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

In October 2024, New Delhi and Beijing declared an agreement aimed at disengaging from contentious issues and committing to efforts to restore their relationship.

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

India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after nearly five years and work on resolving differences over trade and economic issues, New Delhi said, as relations continue to thaw after a deadly 2020 border clash.

India and China have agreed in principle to resume direct flights between the two countries, marking a significant step toward normalizing relations after nearly five years of suspension. The flights were halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic and heightened political tensions,