The Nyishi community of Arunachal Pradesh and the Mising community of Assam came together to sign a historic “Treaty of Friendship”, symbolising the revival of their centuries-old relationship and shared ancestry. The landmark agreement, signed between the Nyishi Elite Society (NES) and the Mising Ba:Ne Kebang (MBK), signifies the reaffirmation of the deep historical and familial ties that connect the two major indigenous groups of the Northeast. Both communities trace their lineage to Abo Tani, the revered common ancestor central to several tribes across Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The treaty is more than a ceremonial gesture — it is a pledge to strengthen inter-community cooperation in cultural, social, and developmental fields. It aims to promote peace, mutual respect, and understanding across state boundaries while preserving the cultural identity and values that have bound the two groups for generations.
During the signing ceremony, community elders and leaders from both sides reflected on the historical bond between the Nyishis and Misings. They recalled how their ancestors once shared land, traditions, and rituals before political boundaries and modern developments gradually distanced them. The renewed friendship, they said, is an effort to heal that separation and restore unity rooted in common heritage. “This treaty is not merely symbolic — it is a revival of brotherhood that history once recorded and that time could never erase,” said a senior member of the Nyishi Elite Society. Representatives from the Mising Ba:Ne Kebang echoed similar sentiments, calling the event “a step towards collective cultural survival and regional solidarity.”
The agreement also envisions joint cultural exchanges, youth interactions, language preservation programmes, and inter-community dialogues in the years ahead. Leaders agreed that such initiatives would help strengthen people-to-people ties and serve as a model for peace and cooperation among other ethnic groups in Northeast India.
