India and China resume direct flights as ties improve

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete October 27, 2025 at 04:11 AM

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India and China have resumed direct flights as part of efforts to rebuild their relations. The first flight from Kolkata landed in Guangzhou on Monday, carrying around 180 passengers. Flights between the two countries were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained halted due to border tensions but are now restarting with improved diplomatic ties. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited China in August for the first time in seven years, and a landmark agreement was reached on border patrols last year. The resumption of flights is expected to facilitate people-to-people contact and normalize bilateral exchanges. Additionally, India has resumed issuing visas to Chinese tourists.

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