"Nagas Wednesday realised that the present opportunity should be used best to meet their aspirations," Rio said, delivering a talk on 'Governance and Conflict: the Naga context' at Queen's University, Belfast yesterday.
Highlighting the history of the Naga political movement since the British raj, he said following the ceasefire, peace process and reconciliation among the warring Naga groups, the state witnessed a positive change.
He said since governance in conflict areas demanded special approaches, the state government adopted involvement and empowerment of village communities through village development board and policy of communitisation.
"The Nagas placed great faith in the Government of India for a political resolution of the protracted conflict that would not only strengthen the foundations of Indian democracy but also enhance India's image as the world's largest democracy," the chief minister said in his speech, which was released to the press here by the CMO.
Recalling India's diverse cultural heritage spanning thousands of years, Rio invited the international community to visit the country, especially Nagaland - the 'Land of Festivals.'
Earlier, Rio was introduced to the audience by Lord D Rana, member of the House of Lords to an audience that included politicians from North Ireland, academicians, university students, businessmen and media persons.
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