All Pangsha Students Union, Tobu Area Students’ Union and Naga Students’ Organisation-Myanmar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to maintain strong relationship “as one brotherhood and for peaceful coexistence.”
The MoU was signed during the 1st general session of APSU held at its ITC Dan HQ, Noklak district from December 18-20, 2024 on the theme “transcend & transform.” Recognising the importance of enhancing relationship and peace, the three student bodies agreed on free movement, joint venture on developmental activities, to keep on check against any illegal activities and maintain ITC Dan as a peace zone.
Free movement: The three student bodies strongly condemned the scrapping of free movement regie (FMR) and strongly oppose the proposed border fencing in their jurisdiction.
They agreed to uphold and enhance the existing Free Movement to ensure the existence of brotherhood. “We shall not impose barrier that may hinder the mutual benefits of free movement,” they affirmed.
The organisations also agreed that no restriction of movement would be imposed within the East-West stretch of Naga areas “considering the brotherhood relationship of Nagas as a whole.”
Joint venture on developmental activities: The organisations agreed to work and extend cooperation for enhancement of developmental activities from all the three parties.
To keep on check against any illegal activities: Recognising the harmful impact of illegal drug activities, they agreed to cooperate in eradicating anti-social activities and protect eco environment and address accordingly.
Meanwhile, the three bodies affirmed to maintain International Trade Centre (ITC) Dan as a peace zone for better benefit concerning all the parties. They warned that any organisation trying to abrogate the peace zone would be condemned.
The MoU was signed by TASU vice president Ngaupu A; NSO-M president Naogang Nangsa and APSU president Hime Lam.