Shillong, July 18: In an informal meeting on 17 July 2019, in Shillong, during the discussions on cultural, historical, and Geo political landscape of the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Tribes, with United States Ambassador to Mr Kenneth Juster, in presence of Consul General Patti Hoffman, from Kolkatta and other US officials.
Mr John F Kharshiing, updated the US Ambassador about the challenges faced by the Federation of Khasi States and the Grand Council of Chiefs of Meghalaya and their Chiefs who are yet to get their treaty mentioned within the Constitution of India.
Mr Kharshiing pointed out that there are in constant conflict with central laws and handed over copy a of the Instrument of Accession (IOA & AA) of Federation of Khasi States signed and accepted by the Government of India on 17 August 1948 and other relevant documents to the US Ambassador on his maiden visit to Shillong.
