Talks with NSCN to be held soon: Oscar

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 23:00 [IST]

Imphal, Feb 28 (UNI) Union minister for labour and employment Oscar Fernandes said here today that talks will be held with the NSCN (IM) soon.

He said the date for holding talks will be finalised soon.

He, however, refused to divulge the details of the talks.

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Topics: INSURGENCY-TALKS-NSCN

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