Burma's government responded to the discussions between Mizoram state legislators and the Chin National Front on the merger of the Chinn State and Mizoram, as well as the request from Manipur state legislators to discuss the unification of the Kabaw Valley region (Demow-Gpling-Tamu) with Manipur, stating that historically, the Kabaw Valley area has belonged to Burma, and both governments currently recognize it as Burmese territory.
In addition, the Burmese government stated that the Indian government needs to take necessary measures to correct the behavior of some political parties and Manipur legislators frequently using national-level issues as a political campaign platform. The Burmese side is always committed to maintaining good neighborly relations.
India also values its existing friendly bilateral relations and should respect Burma's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Burmese government should take necessary measures to prevent any actions that may harm bilateral relations.
On March 10, Manipur state legislators proposed in India's parliament to reclaim and incorporate the "Kabaw Valley area" where the Demow town lies in the India-Burma border area back into Manipur.
He appealed that according to the "Kabaw Valley Agreement" of 1834 and the "Yandabo Treaty" of 1826, the Indian government should pressure the Burmese government to pay compensation to Manipur as per the agreement or reclaim the still-Burmese "Kabaw Valley area" and reincorporate it into Manipur.
Leishemba Sanajaoba stated that the Kabaw Valley area covers an area of 22.210 square kilometers and has been part of Manipur since 1450, once ruled by the Manipur Kingdom.
At that time, the head of the Information and Publicity Group of the State Administration Council, Major General Zaw Min Tun, stated that some politicians in India should not damage Burma-India relations only for their own political interests.
Major General Zaw Min Tun said, "Burma and India have been getting along amicably according to the five previously agreed principles of peaceful coexistence. The Burma-India border line is over 1010 miles long, actually measured at over 907 miles. The Kabaw Valley area has been measured and recognized."
In addition, Burma and India signed a border area cooperation memorandum of understanding on May 8, 2014, and Burma will always be a good neighbor and friend to India.
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