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India and China have agreed to reopen border trade through Lipulekh, Shipki La, and Nathu La passes and to resume direct flight connectivity as part of efforts to stabilize ties. The agreements followed the 24th round of the Special Representatives’ dialogue on the Boundary Question, co-chaired by NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Both sides also pledged to ease visa processes, promote trade and investment, and restart dialogue mechanisms. Wang handed PM Modi an invitation from President Xi Jinping to attend the SCO Summit in China.
Wednesday, 20 August, 2025