Both the centre and the NSCN(I-M) today expressed their commitments to find an early negotiated settlement, acceptable to both sides, to the protracted Naga political conflict. <br/><br/>Centre’s interlocutor R S Pandey accompanied by special director, intelligence bureau Ajit Lal today held wide ranging discussions on various issues with leaders of NSCN (I-M) keeping in view the uniqueness of the Naga history and situation to find settlement which should be honourable and acceptable to both sides. <br/><br/>A 12-member team of NSCN(I-M) led by its general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah participated in the nearly three-hour long peace parleys held for the first time in Nagaland in the 13-year discourses of Naga peace process at Kohima. <br/><br/>After the meeting Pandey told newsmen that today’s discussions took up wide ranging issues based on a set of proposals submitted earlier by the NSCN(I-M) to the Government of India and both expressed their commitment to explore all possibilities to arrive at a consensus on certain issues which are sensitive in nature. <br/><br/>The interlocutor also informed that the centre invited the NSCN(I-M) leaders to hold next round of peace dialogues in New Delhi. <br/><br/>Describing today’s talks as significant, Muivah said this time they had noticed more seriousness and sincerity on part of the Government of India for finding a negotiated settlement on the basis of unique rights, history and situation of the Naga people. <br/><br/>On centre’s invitation for next round of peace talks, Muivah said he needed consultation with his people on the request to arrive at a decision. He said NSCN(I-M) was determined to explore all means towards finding a negotiated settlement by removing obstacles standing in the way.