Three months after ending the military standoff at the LAC, India and China agreed to resume direct flights, visas, people-to-people exchanges, and the Mansarovar Yatra this summer.
China will resume sharing hydrological data, which it had withheld for years, and both countries will restart talks on trans-border rivers.
India and China will celebrate the 75th year of diplomatic ties with various events, aiming to improve relations and reduce mutual suspicion.
Both sides aim to stabilize and rebuild ties by focusing on people-centered actions like travel, pilgrimage, and cultural exchanges.
Both countries discussed trade restrictions and concerns like India’s clearance rules for Chinese investments and China’s limitations on critical exports like pharmaceuticals and tech.
This meeting signals the return of regular diplomatic talks between India and China after a long pause due to tensions and COVID-19.
Relations had been strained due to border clashes (e.g., Galwan in 2020) and the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to suspensions in various activities.
There is no clarity yet on whether there will be a summit between Modi and Xi this year, as was done in previous years.
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