In a development signaling renewed engagement between two of Asia’s largest economies, India and China have agreed to resume direct commercial flights starting October 26, 2025 . The move ends a five-year suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and extended amid worsening bilateral tensions following military standoffs along their disputed Himalayan border.

The resumption, announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on October 2, is being hailed as both a practical and symbolic step toward rebuilding normalized ties between the neighbors. While full diplomatic normalcy remains distant, the skies between the two countries are set to open once again—beginning with passenger flights and potentially expanding into greater connectivity over time.

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