New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- China and India are expected to resume direct flights before the end of this month (October), a spokesperson from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Thursday.

Earlier on October 3, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had stated that the resumption of direct flights between India and China aligns with the growing trend towards normalisation in the relationship between the two nations.

Addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Yesterday we had issued a press release and thereafter I understand that commercial activity in this regard has started. This is, of course, in line with the growing trend towards normalisation in the relationship between India and China."...