It was the latest thaw in relations between the two countries, whose troops were involved in deadly skirmishes high in the Himalayas in 2020.

For the first time in nearly five years, direct flights between China and India are set to resume. The New York Times reports the development comes as relations between the two countries improve after hitting one of their lowest points in recent memory,

India and China also agreed to promote and facilitate people-to-people contacts, especially between media and think tanks.

The announcement heralds the latest signs of a thaw in the frosty ties between the world’s two most populous nations. Read more at straitstimes.com.

India and China have agreed to resume direct air services between the two countries, New Delhi said in a statement on Monday after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing.

In today's episode of India Global, India and China decided to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's Beijing visit, where he met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Flights were interrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, and a clash high in the Himalayas kept them grounded after they were lifted.

The resumption of direct flights between India and China is good news for domestic airlines, who can reinstate and add flights and cash in on the huge cargo potential which exists between the two countries.

India and China have agreed to resume direct flights after a five-year pause, marking a significant step in restoring ties between the two nations. This decision is expected to boost bilateral trade,