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In a significant development, India and China have reached an agreement to resume direct flights between the two countries, marking a major breakthrough in their bilateral relations. The decision comes five years after flights were halted in early 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic had led to a severe disruption in global air travel, with many countries imposing strict restrictions on international flights to curb the spread of the virus.
The resumption of direct flights between India and China is expected to have a positive impact on trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations. With a combined population of over 2.7 billion, India and China are two of the world’s most populous countries, and the revival of direct flights will provide a significant boost to their economic and cultural ties. The move is also seen as a step towards normalizing relations between the two countries, which have been strained in recent years due to border disputes and other issues.
The agreement to resume direct flights was reached after several rounds of talks between Indian and Chinese officials. The two sides have been working to resolve the technical and logistical issues that had arisen due to the pandemic, and the resumption of flights is expected to take place in the coming weeks. The development is likely to be welcomed by businesses, tourists, and students who travel frequently between the two countries, and is seen as a positive step towards strengthening India-China relations.
