The Eastern Konyak Union (EKU), Myanmar paid a solidarity visit to the Konyak Union at its Head Office in Mon, Nagaland on July 28. The EKU delegation comprised PM Aman, President; K Akham Honwang, General Secretary; Ashah V Anok, Finance Secretary and R Manjai, Member of the Advisory Board.
During the visit, the delegation expressed its condolences to the people of Mon District, particularly the families who lost their loved ones and those affected by the recent landslide. The EKU conveyed that the Eastern Konyak community in Myanmar stands with the people of Mon and shares their grief during this difficult time.
As a gesture of solidarity, the Eastern Konyak Union made a financial contribution to the Catastrophe Relief Fund established for those affected by the landslide. Although modest, the contribution reflects the EKU’s commitment to supporting fellow Konyaks in times of need.
The Eastern Konyak Union observed that the visit reflects the long-standing people-to-people ties between communities living along the India-Myanmar border. The Union expressed hope that such humanitarian initiatives would further strengthen friendship, mutual understanding and goodwill between the peoples of the two neighbouring countries, while promoting peace, cooperation, development and humanitarian values in the border region.
The Union also reaffirmed its commitment to fostering harmony, goodwill and constructive engagement among border communities.
Speaking on the occasion, said the landslide had brought immense grief to the Eastern Konyak community in Myanmar.
“On behalf of the Eastern Konyak Union, I extend our sincere condolences to the bereaved families and express our solidarity with everyone affected by this tragedy,” he said.
Aman said the Union’s contribution to the Catastrophe Relief Fund was a humble gesture of support for their “brothers and sisters” in Mon.
He noted that although the India-Myanmar border separates the two communities geographically, it has never weakened the bonds of kinship, shared culture and friendship among the Konyak people.
“The India-Myanmar border has never diminished the bonds of kinship, culture and friendship shared by the Konyak people. Compassion and humanitarian cooperation bring communities closer and strengthen the long-standing people-to-people ties between India and Myanmar,” he stated.
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The EKU president also underscored the importance of the longstanding friendship between India and Myanmar and expressed hope that humanitarian initiatives would continue to reinforce mutual trust and cooperation between the neighbouring countries.
He said greater goodwill, mutual understanding, peace, development and cooperation among border communities would contribute to a stronger and more prosperous relationship between India and Myanmar.
Aman concluded by offering prayers for the families who lost their loved ones, those recovering from injuries, and all personnel involved in relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts.
The President and Office Bearers of the Konyak Union received the delegation and thanked the Eastern Konyak Union for its support and concern for the affected families.
The two organisations also joined in prayer for the families who lost their loved ones, for the speedy recovery of the injured, and for the safety and strength of everyone involved in the relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts.
On behalf of the Eastern Konyak Union, Ashah V Anok, Finance Secretary, also expressed the Union’s sincere gratitude to Konyak Baptist Church, Mon, for providing accommodation and extending warm hospitality to the EKU delegation throughout its stay in Mon.
The Union acknowledged the Church’s generosity and support as a reflection of the unity and fellowship shared among the Konyak people.
The Eastern Konyak Union prayed that God would continue to bless the leadership, congregation and ministry of Konyak Baptist Church, Mon, for their service, kindness and continued ministry.
