India to re-start direct flights to China? Vikram Misri set to discuss matter as bilateral relations thaw: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India to re-start direct flights to China? Vikram Misri set to discuss matter as bilateral relations thaw: Report

Live Mint  

International travellers are eyeing India's relationship with China as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri begins his Beijing visit today. According to the January to October 2024 data, the total number of travellers between India and China was at 4.6 lakh, compared to nearly a million in the same period in 2019, cited the news portal quoting a passenger data analysis agency Cirium finds. Connectivity hubs According to the data cited in the report, in the first 10 months of 2024, more than 98,000 international travellers moving between India and China used Singapore as their connecting hub. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam also followed suit to Bangladesh and Singapore, where almost 20,000 passengers used the airport as a connection between India and China in the first 10 months of 2024, compared to hardly any passengers in 2019, as per the data cited in the report.

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Vietnam Airlines adds Bengaluru and Hyderabad flights from May 2025
1 week, 6 days ago

Vietnam Airlines adds Bengaluru and Hyderabad flights from May 2025

Firstpost  

Vietnam Airlines expands India network with new Bengaluru and Hyderabad flights, enhancing connectivity and catering to growing travel demand New Delhi: Vietnam Airlines will launch direct flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad to Hanoi starting May 2025, expanding its India network. Nguyen Trung Hieu, Country Manager India, Vietnam Airlines, expressed his excitement about the expansion, stating, “India is an extremely important …

India-China non-stop flights set to resume: What passengers should know about connectivity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India-China non-stop flights set to resume: What passengers should know about connectivity

Live Mint  

In early February 2020, while the world was still debating about the flu, which was spreading in China and leading world organisations were not sure if it can transit from one person to another, Indian carriers operated their last non-stop flight to China. The Chinese carriers dominated the connectivity between the nations, with Air China operating five times a week …

India and China agree to resume direct flights for first time in five years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India and China agree to resume direct flights for first time in five years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India and China have agreed …

Direct Flights And More: India-China Go Whole Hog To ‘Rebuild’ Ties Nearly 5 Yrs After Galwan Clash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Direct Flights And More: India-China Go Whole Hog To ‘Rebuild’ Ties Nearly 5 Yrs After Galwan Clash

ABP News  

India-China Talks: From resumption of direct flights between both countries, to supporting China’s presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and allowing Indian pilgrims to visit Kailash Mansarovar, India and China have gone the whole hog to “stabilise and rebuild” ties nearly five years after the military standoff began at the Line of Actual Control in April 2020 and led to …

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, direct flights: Will these steps improve India, China bilateral ties? Explained
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, direct flights: Will these steps improve India, China bilateral ties? Explained

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a significant development, India and China reaffirmed their commitment to promote the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, cross-border river cooperation and Nathula border trade. "Based on the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries in the Kazan meeting, Chinese Special Representative, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of …

China and India agree to resume direct commercial flights for first time in five years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China and India agree to resume direct commercial flights for first time in five years

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — China and India have agreed to resume direct commercial flights for the first time in five years, in the latest sign of warming relations between the world’s two most populous countries. Flights between India and mainland China were suspended at the onset of the Covid pandemic in early 2020, and remained halted following subsequent political tensions. …

India-China ties: Wang Yi meets Vikram Misri in Beijing, bats for ‘mutual support’ rather than ‘suspicion’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India-China ties: Wang Yi meets Vikram Misri in Beijing, bats for ‘mutual support’ rather than ‘suspicion’

Live Mint  

In an effort to improve India-China relations, India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri is on a two-day visit to Beijing. Misri and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for mutual support and understanding during the talks. "The two sides should seize the opportunity, meet each other halfway, explore more substantive measures, and commit to mutual understanding, mutual support, and mutual achievement, …

India, China Agree To Resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Direct Flights
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India, China Agree To Resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Direct Flights

ABP News  

India and China decided to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights between the two countries during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's two-day visit to Beijing, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday. During the Foreign Secretary-Vice Foreign Minister meeting, the two sides reviewed the state of India-China bilateral relations comprehensively and agreed to take certain people-centric steps to …

India, China Should Refrain From Mutual Suspicion: Chinese Foreign Minister After Meeting Foreign Secretary Misri
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India, China Should Refrain From Mutual Suspicion: Chinese Foreign Minister After Meeting Foreign Secretary Misri

ABP News  

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing where he said India is willing to work with China to jointly celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and will fully support China in its role as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. India, China Should Explore Substantial Measures …

Vikram Misri meets China’s foreign minister Wang Yi amid thaw in bilateral ties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vikram Misri meets China’s foreign minister Wang Yi amid thaw in bilateral ties

Firstpost  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his ongoing visit to China. Misri’s visit and meeting with Wang comes at a time when India and China are working to rebuild the relationship after reaching an understanding regarding the border standoff in Ladakh last year. In a statement regarding the meeting, the Chinese Ministry of …

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits China, holds talks on LAC border truce
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits China, holds talks on LAC border truce

India Today  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, in Beijing on Sunday. "We welcome Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's travel to China for the meeting," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said at a media briefing. Mao added that the visit builds on the understanding reached between President Xi …

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing for talks with Chinese officials
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing for talks with Chinese officials

The Hindu  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with Chinese officials, in the second such high-profile visit from India to China in less than one-and-a-half months. The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that Foreign Secretary Misri will be visiting Beijing on January 26 and 27 "for a …

Foreign Secretary Misri arrives in Beijing for talks on India-China relations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Foreign Secretary Misri arrives in Beijing for talks on India-China relations

Firstpost  

India and China are expected to touch upon several issues at the talks, including ways to de-escalate the situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh and resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in China on Sunday for a two-day visit, during which he will engage in talks with Chinese officials. The Ministry …

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit China on January 26
2 months ago

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit China on January 26

The Hindu  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Beijing on Sunday, in another indication that India and China are reviving all dialogue mechanisms after the four-year break over the military stand-off at the Line of Actual Control. On Tuesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson had said that India and China must “deliver” on the understandings reached between Mr. Xi and Mr. …

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to begin 2-day China visit on Jan 26 to discuss next steps in ties
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2 months ago

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to begin 2-day China visit on Jan 26 to discuss next steps in ties

Live Mint  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Beijing on a two-day trip beginning Sunday, in the second such high-profile visit from India to China in less than one-and-a-half months. Last month, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval travelled to Beijing and held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi under the framework of Special Representatives dialogue on the boundary dispute. "Foreign …

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Begin 2-Day Trip To China On January 26
2 months ago

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Begin 2-Day Trip To China On January 26

ABP News  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to China on a two-day trip from Sunday. The Ministry of External Affairs said that Misri's visit to the Chinese capital to attend a meeting under the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism which is being held between India and China. "Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be visiting Beijing on January 26 and 27 for a …

After Doval, Foreign Secretary Misri to visit China from January 26
2 months ago

After Doval, Foreign Secretary Misri to visit China from January 26

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Beijing on a two-day trip beginning Sunday as the two Asian countries try to noramlaise their relationship that had been strained due to tensions along their border since 2020. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval travelled to Beijing last month and held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi under the framework …

What to expect from foreign secy Vikram Misri's China visit?
2 months ago

What to expect from foreign secy Vikram Misri's China visit?

India Today  

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit China on January 26 and 27, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. This visit comes as India and China cautiously navigate the recent thaw in their bilateral relationship after over four years of heightened tensions. This breakthrough facilitated a historic meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping …

Why India is not keen on resuming direct flights to China
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why India is not keen on resuming direct flights to China

Live Mint  

For Indians looking to travel to the Middle Kingdom, a direct flight is still some distance. Despite cooling hostilities, the Indian security establishment is opposed to direct flights that remain suspended since 2020, two people aware of the matter said, given unresolved national security concerns. “Currently, our security establishment is not in favour of resumption of direct flights with China," …

China expects positive measures from India on flights and visas: Xu Feihong
6 months ago

China expects positive measures from India on flights and visas: Xu Feihong

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: China expects India to take “positive measures” for resuming direct flights and visas for Chinese citizens, and to provide a “sound business environment” for Chinese enterprises, Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong said on Thursday. We also expect positive measures from India in resuming direct flights and facilitating visas for Chinese citizens,” Xu said. However, external affairs minister S Jaishankar …

India, China discuss resumption of flights
6 months, 1 week ago

India, China discuss resumption of flights

The Hindu  

A Chinese delegation on civil aviation met the Union Minister for Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu and discussed the resumption of flights between the two countries after a gap of more than four years. The conference was a two-day event, held on September 11 and 12, under the aegis of the UN’s aviation watchdog International Civil Aviation Organisation. “This morning, alongside …

India and China discuss resumption of direct passenger flights after 4 yrs
6 months, 1 week ago

India and China discuss resumption of direct passenger flights after 4 yrs

Business Standard  

India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, revealed on Thursday that talks are underway to restore direct passenger flights between India and China. This morning, alongside Secretary Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam and other senior officials from my ministry, I… As the Chairman for the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation, I have been utilising the platform to engage …

Direct flights benefit both economies
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Direct flights benefit both economies

China Daily  

An Air China plane takes off from Beijing Daxing International Airport. Indian trader Shranik Chopra said since China is an important destination for many businesspeople from India, there must be direct flight services for the benefit of people from both sides. Chopra, who takes part in the Canton Fair every year, said direct flight services would cut out the unnecessary …

India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years, officials say
9 months ago

India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years, officials say

The Hindu  

China is pressing India to restart direct passenger flights after a four-year halt, but New Delhi is resisting as a border dispute continues to weigh on ties between the world's two most populous countries, officials said. Direct flights would benefit both economies, but the stakes are higher for China, where a recovery in overseas travel after the COVID-19 pandemic is …

China keen to restart direct flights to India
1 year, 11 months ago

China keen to restart direct flights to India

Live Mint  

China is keen to resume direct flights with India and negotiating on the matter in the next few months, according to people aware of the matter. China’s strict covid-19 travel restrictions also played an important role in closing off direct flights. We hope that direct flights between China and India will be resumed as soon as possible.” A query to …

‘Put border in proper place in ties’, China tells India; talks flight resumption
2 years ago

‘Put border in proper place in ties’, China tells India; talks flight resumption

Hindustan Times  

India and China should put the border issue in its “appropriate” place and ease the situation to a “normalised control”, Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang told external affairs minister S Jaishankar during their meeting on the margins of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. “We should put the border issue in the appropriate place in bilateral …

Have to work jointly to resume India-China flights: Chinese Envoy
2 years, 4 months ago

Have to work jointly to resume India-China flights: Chinese Envoy

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: A Chinese diplomat in India has called for "working together" to resume direct passenger flight operations between the two neighbouring countries, especially for smooth air travel of the students and businessmen, after the decline in the Covid-19 pandemic. Chinese Consul General in Kolkata Zha Liyou made the pitch on Wednesday evening while speaking on the sidelines of the briefing …

China resumes in'tl flights after 2 years, services to India still in limbo
2 years, 8 months ago

China resumes in'tl flights after 2 years, services to India still in limbo

Hindustan Times  

China has started permitting international flights after a two-year ban due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but there is no word yet on the resumption of air services to India even after Beijing lifted a visa ban for Indian professionals and their families last month. There have been no regular routes between China and India since November 2020 and no flights …

Trade between India and China to cross $100 billion, says envoy Vikram Misri
5 years, 9 months ago

Trade between India and China to cross $100 billion, says envoy Vikram Misri

Hindustan Times  

Trade between India and China is set to cross the $100 billion mark in 2019 for the first time as the countries expand economic and commercial engagement amid a maturing of bilateral ties, Indian envoy, Vikram Misri said on Thursday. Speaking at the inauguration of a new facility of a leading Indian spice extraction company in eastern China, Misri also …

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