India-China to Resume Border Trade After Years of Pause

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India and China have agreed to resume border trade and restore direct flight connectivity soon, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed

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After years of strained ties, both countries are working on reviving commercial and people-to-people exchanges

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Traditional trade along border routes, once an important link, is expected to re-start, benefiting local economies

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Direct flights between India and the Chinese mainland will resume at the earliest, improving travel convenience

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The move is expected to strengthen economic activities and encourage tourism between the two nations

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The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that discussions are ongoing to finalize dates for resumption

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The decision signals a positive shift in India-China relations, aiming for cooperation despite past tensions

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