Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik praised Sikkim's cleanliness and efficient policing during a two-day visit, highlighting public discipline and a people-friendly approach. He noted shared strengths in biodiversity, culture, and tourism between the states, advocating for enhanced inter-state cooperation in these areas, as well as environmental conservation and capacity-building. Parnaik also emphasized the importance of coordination between civil administration and security agencies due to shared sensitive international borders.