India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after nearly five years, India's foreign ministry said on Monday, signalling a thaw in relations between the neighbours after a deadly 2020 military clash on their disputed Himalayan border.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for China and India to explore more substantial measures to cultivate understanding and support during a meeting with visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday.

The visit of Vikram Misri, India’s former Ambassador to China, is taking place ahead of the celebrations of China’s Spring Festival and the Chinese New Year, beginning on January 29

As India and China work to rebuild ties, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing

The Indian foreign secretary was in Beijing for a 2-day visit. This follows the Chinese foreign minister's meetings with EAM Jaishankar & NSA Ajit Doval last year.

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The visit by Vikram Misri marks the second high-profile Indian delegation to China in six weeks, following a series of beneficial dialogues. The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, called for avoiding mutual suspicion and estrangement,

China and India should work in the same direction, explore more substantive measures and commit to mutual understanding, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing on Monday.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss improving India-China ties.

India and China agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights, aiming to normalize ties post-border standoff.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing on January 27, 2025. Photo: mfa.gov.cn. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met