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India and China to resume direct flights
August 22nd 2025
India and China will restore flights between their two countries as soon as an updated Air Services Agreement is finalized. Read More » China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, announced the development at the conclusion of talks with Indian National Security (NSA) Advisor, Ajit Doval, held to resolve a border dispute. Direct air services between the countries were suspended after the outbreak of the pandemic. The bans have remained in place post COVID because of the border clashes that began later in 2020. "Stable, predictable, constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and prosperity," India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, posted on X after his meeting with Wang. "Although the two countries have not given a timeline for the resumption of direct services, the evident signs of a thaw in the India-China relationship—notably when Delhi’s relationship with Washington has hit roadblocks—has built hopes normalization of air connectivity between India and China is imminent," The Indian Express said.
