In a move to quell tension in Manipur and Assam over the Naga issue, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) said on Saturday that it 'fully recognises the legitimate rights and aspirations' of all neighbouring people.

"Let us end tensions that have sometimes existed between us and live as good neighbours, who respect each other's rights and aspirations.

"We are convinced that there should be no differences between us that cannot be resolved through dialogue and understanding," the NSCN (I-M) said in a statement on Saturday, a day after its top leaders, chairman Isak Chisi Swu and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, left the country after three days of talks with the Centre.

The statement, titled 'Journey for Peace', said, "We fully recognise the legitimate rights and aspirations of all neighbouring people, including the Meiteis [in Manipur], the Assamese and others."

Regarding its demand for 'Greater Nagaland' or 'Nagalim', the outfit said the British did not administer 'most Naga areas' and 'only some Naga areas' were incorporated when India redrew the map and created states.

"We believe more realistic boundaries should be drawn," it said.