Direct air routes resume after nearly five years, with a focus on economic collaboration
After nearly five years, India and China have agreed to resume direct air services and address economic differences, following a meeting between India’s Vikram Misri and China’s Wang Yi in Beijing.
This agreement marks a significant step towards thawing relations after the 2020 border clash, reported reuters.com.
Steps toward improved relations and economic cooperation
India’s foreign ministry confirmed that both nations would work on a framework to resume flights at the “earliest possible” date.
China also expressed its commitment to mutual support and moving beyond “suspicion” and “alienation”.
In addition, both sides agreed to address economic and trade issues with a view to fostering long-term transparency and predictability.
Analysts attribute the renewed cooperation to economic pressures, including threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and the challenges both nations face with their sluggish economies.
Both India and China have an interest in maintaining robust trade relations to boost their economic growth.
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