Aizawl, June 29 -- A seminar reflecting on the legacy of the 1986 Mizo Peace Accord and the importance of preserving the peace it ushered in was held in Aizawl on Monday, a day ahead of the 40th anniversary of the historic agreement.

The seminar, titled "40 Years of Harmony: Legislative Dialogue on Peace Building", was organised by the Zoram Research Foundation (ZoRF) in collaboration with the India Peace Centre and the Aijal Club as part of the build-up to the Ruby Jubilee of the Mizo Peace Accord, which will be observed on June 30 as 'Remna Ni' (Peace Day).

Addressing the gathering, Mizoram State Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Lalfamkima described the Mizo Peace Accord, signed on June 30, 1986, as one of the most successful peace a...