The six areas of conflict that will be discussed in this phase are spread across Meghalaya's districts of West Khasi Hills, Ri Bhoi, and West Jaintia Hills. The Meghalaya government has previously stated that their top priority in this phase of the talks

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Digital Desk: Conrad Sangma, the chief minister of Meghalaya, has stated that the next round of talks with Assam will take place soon. This meeting will attempt to resolve border issues between the two states. The two states will host the second round of talks to resolve border disputes in six areas where the conflict exists. "We will try to meet the regional committees and chief ministers together in the coming weeks to move the talks forward," Conrad Sangma informed the press.

The six areas of conflict that will be discussed in this phase are spread across Meghalaya's districts of West Khasi Hills, Ri Bhoi, and West Jaintia Hills. The Meghalaya government has previously stated that their top priority in this phase of the talks is to respect local views while resolving border disputes with Assam. Meghalaya and Assam share an interstate border of 885 kilometers.

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, also urged the state governments of India's Northeastern states to resolve their internal border issues through interaction. He also urged the leaders to act as soon as possible so that the region can develop a stable economic situation and thus make rapid progress toward greater development. He stated this during his recent visit to Guwahati for the North East Council meeting.