In a joint statement released after the meeting, the statement reads, “The WC and the NNPG appreciated the peace process between ULFA and the Government of India and expressed that an early inclusive agreement would be inked fulfilling the aspirations of the Indigenous people of Assam.”

The second point of the statement also stated that the ULFA acknowledged the political negotiations between WC, NNPG and Centre as a practical oriented approach towards resolving the nearly century-old political conflict. The statement further went on to state that” The two sides also agreed to pursue people to people dialogue cultural exchanges and maintain the age-old brotherhood and peaceful co-existence between the two peoples in order to resolve all issues affecting the two communities at large.”

The last point in the statement also reads: The two sides agreed to maintain constant interactions and ensure continuity of dialogue process, maintaining, preserving and promoting fraternal relationship in the days to come.

Speaking to EastMojo, ULFA pro-talks leader, Anup Chetia said that apart from issues relating to the peace talks, the former rebel leaders also had a discussion on decade old Assam –Nagaland border conflicts.

Chetia further informed that former rebel leaders also jointly sent a declaration opposing the Centre’s decision for implementation of Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in Northeast.