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From LAC standoff to direct flights: major takeaways from India-China talks

From LAC standoff to direct flights: major takeaways from India-China talks

Economic Times8 hours ago
India and China are taking steps to stabilise relations after months of border tensions. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited New Delhi, meeting PM Modi, NSA Ajit Doval, and EAM Jaishankar. Key agreements include restoring direct flights, reviving dialogue mechanisms, expanding trade and investment, reopening border trade passes, and boosting people-to-people exchanges. These measures signal cautious optimism and incremental progress in bilateral ties. Show more 09:22
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