Eastern Konyak Union, Myanmar, visited Mon to offer condolences and financial relief to Mon landslide victims.
DIMAPUR — A delegation of the Eastern Konyak Union (EKU), Myanmar, paid a solidarity visit to the Konyak Union at its head office in Mon on July 28.
According to an update, the delegation comprised President P M Aman, General Secretary K Akham Honwang, Finance Secretary Ashah V Anok, and member of the Advisory Board R Manjai.
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 visiting union 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 EKU made a financial contribution to the Catastrophe Relief Fund established for those affected by the landslide. The union observed that the visit reflects the long-standing people-to-people ties between communities living along the India-Myanmar border, expressing hope that such humanitarian initiatives would further strengthen friendship, mutual understanding, and goodwill, while promoting peace, cooperation, development, and humanitarian values in the border region.
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Speaking on the occasion, President of the Eastern Konyak Union P M Aman said, "The recent landslide in Mon has caused 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 noted that although the India-Myanmar border separates them geographically, it has never diminished the bonds of kinship, culture and friendship shared by the Konyak people.
“We believe that compassion and humanitarian cooperation bring communities closer and strengthen the long-standing people-to-people ties between India and Myanmar,” he added.
The president and office bearers of the Konyak Union received the delegation and thanked the EKU 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 of everyone involved in the relief, recovery, and rehabilitation efforts.
On behalf of the EKU, Finance Secretary Ashah V Anok also expressed the union's gratitude to the Konyak Baptist Church, Mon, for providing accommodation and extending hospitality to the delegation during its stay.