New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- India and China have agreed to restart direct flights after a five-year freeze, as relations continue to improve following the Galwan clashes. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the decision in a statement on Thursday.

Air services between the two countries had first been halted after the Doklam standoff and were further disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Operations will depend on the commercial choices of airlines and the fulfilment of technical requirements.

Officials said the arrangement will enhance people-to-people contact and support the gradual normalisation of bilateral exchanges.

The development comes as both sides work to stabilise ties.

Since late 2024, India and China have undertaken disengag...