Arunachal Pradesh and Assam Resume Talks on Lower Dibang‑Tinsukia Border Dispute

Arunachal Pradesh and Assam have formally announced the renewal of talks aimed at resolving the Lower Dibang‑Tinsukia border dispute, a long‑standing point of contention between the two states. The decision was taken after both state administrations reviewed earlier negotiations that had stalled last year.
The renewed dialogue will focus on demarcating the contested stretch of the border that runs along the Lower Dibang valley in Arunachal Pradesh and the Tinsukia district of Assam. Officials from both sides have indicated that a mutually acceptable settlement is essential to prevent administrative friction and to facilitate development projects in the border region.
State representatives are expected to meet in the coming weeks, with the agenda likely to include the exchange of survey data, historical records, and proposals for joint management of natural resources. The talks are being closely watched by local communities, whose daily lives are affected by the ambiguity of the boundary.
If successful, the agreement could set a precedent for resolving other inter‑state border issues in the Northeast, enhancing regional cooperation and stability.