The NPF Press & Media Bureau in a release congratulated Mr Rio for the first ever official visit of a Nagaland Chief Minister to Myanmar, expressed that Rio has 'successfully brought the welfare of the Naga people to the forefront in the most positive manner.' Stating that the Speaker of the Myanmar Parliament had described the visit as 'historic and important', NPF said Rio in his meeting with the Speaker, Myanmar Union Minister for Border Affairs and the Chief Ministers of Mandalay and Sagaing have highlighted the plight of the Myanmar Nagas and at the same time tried to enhance the bilateral relations between India and Myanmar. 'His efforts towards uplift of the Nagas in Myanmar, strengthening ties between the people of the two countries and promoting peace and goodwill have been rightly acknowledged by the leaders of Myanmar,' it added.
The release also affirmed that the visit of the Nagaland chief minister will surely contribute towards confidence building measures and increase people-to-people-contact, which will ultimately improve development and human progress.
The party further acknowledged the aid package announced by the Prime Minister amounting to 25 million US Dollars, over a five year period, for the border regions of Myanmar, including the Naga inhabited regions.
It expressed hope that this momentum will be carried forward and enhanced during the Prime Minister's visit in March 2014.