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Dated Aizawl, the 14th February, 2024: A delegation of the Burma Advocacy Group, headed by Rev. Dr. Roy Medley, General Secretary Emeritus of the American Baptist Churches of the USA, convened with Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma at his office today. They conveyed their appreciation for the warm reception and support extended to Burma refugees in Mizoram.

In the meeting, the Chief Minister discussed his recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. He conveyed that the central government has shown positive response for improving the conditions of Burma refugees and expressed readiness to assist the Mizoram government when necessary.

The Burma Advocacy Group, consisting of the American Baptist Churches, Chin Baptist Church, Karen Baptist Church, Baptist Union of Norway, and their partner churches globally, is being hosted in Mizoram by the Baptist Church of Mizoram and Lairam Jesus Christ Baptist Church. Joseph Lalhimpuia, an ordained Baptist Elder and former Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly, has been tasked with guiding them during their trip in Mizoram.