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A historic agreement has been signed between the Central Government, Nagaland Government and ENPO to resolve the distribution issues of Eastern Nagaland. It will create peace, development and new opportunities in the region. The establishment of Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) will provide power over 46 subjects, and the formation of a mini-secretariat will accelerate the development path. New Delhi, February 06: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the agreement signed between the Government of India, the Government of Nagaland and the representatives of the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO). Prime Minister Modi said that this agreement will open new opportunities and a new path of prosperity for the people. It is a truly worthy agreement, especially in improving the development path of Eastern Nagaland, he wrote. It shows the affirmation of peace, progress and development for all in the North-East. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also announced the agreement. The Indian government has said that a historic agreement has been reached between the Nagaland government and the EPO by resolving the outstanding issues in Eastern Nagaland. It is a major step towards realising Narendra Modi's vision for a peaceful and prosperous Northeast by resolving all the contentious issues. The INPO signed the agreement on Thursday in the presence of Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. The agreement establishes the Border Nagaland Regional Authority for six districts of Nagaland (Tune Song, Man, Kiphire, Longlenga, Noklak and Shamatore). The FNTA will be empowered on 46 issues. The agreement provides for the creation of a mini-secretariat for the FNTA, headed by a Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary, most of whom will be the Chief Secretary. It also provides for the allocation of development expenditure for the Eastern Nagaland region to its population and area. The agreement reflects the commitment of the Indian government to resolve all the contentious issues to fulfil the genuine aspirations of the people of the Northeast. A solution can only be found through dialogue based on mutual respect and dialogue. It reaffirms the fundamental principle of democracy, not through violence and armed conflict. The agreement provides for the formation of a mini-secretariat for the FNTA headed by an Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary. Furthermore, the development expenditure of the Eastern Nagaland region will be shared in proportion to its population and area. However, the agreement will not in any way affect the provisions of Article 371(A) of the Constitution of India.