Imphal: Following Manipur Government’s plea the United Naga Council (UNC) has temporarily suspended the Trade Embargo imposed in Naga Areas with effect from 6 pm of Thursday.
Manipur government on Wednesday appealed the UNC to withdraw any form of agitation in regards to the issue of fencing of the international border between India and Myanmar in Naga inhabited areas.
It invited to hold dialogue on the issue.
The UNC on Thursday issued a press release, which said on receipt of the Government of Manipur letter on Wednesday for resumption of tripartite meeting of the United Naga Council (UNC) with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and the Government of Manipur on the issue of abrogation of Free Movement Regime and Border Fencing along the Imaginary Indo-Mynrnar Border in Naga areas, an Emergency Presidential Council Meeting (EPCM) of the United Naga Council was held on at Tahamzam.
The EPC appreciated the government’s acknowledgement of the past engagement of the UNC and the MHA and also their confirmation of receipt of memoranda on the issues. The assurance of the government that there will be prior consultation with the UNC and other stakeholders before the stated works are taken up was well received, the statement added.
“The presidential council resolved to suspend the ongoing Trade Embargo in Naga areas temporarily with effect from 6.00 pm of September 11, 2025.”
Government of Manipur in the letter to the UNC president said, as you are aware, the Ministry of Home Affairs has been engaging with the UNC on the issue of fencing of the international border between India and Myanmar in Naga inhabited areas. The state government has also received your memoranda and representations on the subject matter.
It informed that the central government noted the concerns raised by UNC and other stakeholders. Accordingly, the central government has been holding and will continue to hold dialogue with the UNC and other stakeholders for prior consultation before fencing works are taken up.
The next tripartite meeting with UNC will be held on a mutually convenient date and venue, chief secretary Dr. P Kumar Goel said in the plea and asked to withdraw any form of agitation in this regard in the larger public interest.
