US EditionDirect Flights Between India and China Set to Resume After 5 Years, PM Modi Confirms During Talks Xi Jinping
India and China agreed on border peace, reopening trade, and resuming direct flights to enhance cooperation after strained relations from 2020 clashes, officials said.
- On August 31, 2025, in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with President Xi Jinping of China and revealed that flights connecting the two countries would restart after a hiatus of more than five years.
- This announcement follows a period of strained relations caused by the deadly Galwan Valley clashes in June 2020, and the suspension of direct flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- During the meeting, Modi highlighted that an agreement on border management was reached between the special representatives, and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage had resumed, contributing to improved ties.
- Modi highlighted the dedication to advancing the relationship grounded in trust, respect, and understanding, noting that the collaboration affects the well-being of 2.8 billion people across both nations.
- The restoration of flights and border agreements suggest a gradual normalization of India-China relations, with both sides aiming to foster peace and economic stability amid global uncertainties.
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