Thursday, March 16 2006 15:40 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Kohima: Nagaland Governor Shyamal Datta today (Mar 16 2006) appreciated the wisdom of the Centre and the NSCN (I-M) for extension of the cease-fire and efforts to find a peaceful settlement to the vexed Naga political conflict.

Addressing the budget session of the state Assembly, the Governor also lauded the decision of the Centre in upgrading the Naga peace talks to a political level by setting up a ministerial team for pursuing the peace process.

Asserting that the democratic alliance of Nagaland government stood committed to the on-going peace process and would spare no effort to help bring about an honourable settlement to the political problem, Datta commended the contributions being made by various NGOs, churches and civil society organizations to the cause of peace in the state.

''The overwhelming desire of the naga people to live in lasting peace is the compelling force that has helped in achieving a measure of respite from violence, ''the Governor asserted.