New Delhi: India and China have held another round of commander-level discussions focused on the western sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), with both sides reaffirming their commitment to maintain peace and stability along the border.
According to China’s Defence Ministry, the talks were constructive and detailed, with both delegations engaging in a thorough exchange of views on managing the situation in the border areas. The meeting was held in accordance with the understanding reached between the leaders of the two countries and emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue through military and diplomatic channels.
Both nations agreed to continue working together to preserve tranquillity in the region and avoid any escalation. The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to manage tensions that have persisted since the 2020 standoff in eastern Ladakh.
In a related development, India and China have resumed direct passenger flights after more than four years. Air services between the two countries had been suspended in early 2020 following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent border tensions.
Private carrier IndiGo has restarted operations between Kolkata and Guangzhou with daily non-stop flights beginning October 26. The inaugural flight, carrying 176 passengers, was marked by a lamp-lighting ceremony attended by airline representatives and airport officials.
The Chinese Deputy Consul General in Kolkata, Qin Yong, welcomed the restoration of air connectivity, describing it as a positive step toward improving bilateral relations. He noted that the resumption of flights reflects the progress made through recent high-level interactions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping.
Qin also underlined the need for greater cooperation between the two Asian neighbours, saying that India and China should act as partners in addressing global challenges and promoting regional stability. Highlighting their shared roles in groups such as BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and the Global South, he said both nations have much to gain from collaboration rather than confrontation.
