Kohima: The Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, under the leadership of N. Kitovi Zhimomi and M. B. Neokpao Konyak, have mutually agreed to extend the Ceasefire agreement by another year with effect from April 28.

Lasting peace

The agreement, extended till April 27, 2017, aims to bring lasting peace in the State of Nagaland with the involvement of Naga people, stated an agreement signed between the Centre and the GPRN/NSCN.

While the Centre was represented by Satyendra Garg, Joint Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs, North East Division, the GPRN/NSCN was represented by Jack Zhimomi and Chenyum Konyak in New Delhi on Tuesday, reported The Hindu.

The signatories also agreed that the ceasefire will adhere to the Ceasefire Ground Rules (CFGR) as mutually decided and signed by the two sides. The CFGR will be subject to mutual review and amendment with the involvement of both the parties.