Delhi-Guangzhou flights to resume, says Chinese airline before Modi-Xi meet
· World · Indian Express
China Southern Airlines will resume regular passenger flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi starting September 21. This move marks the end of a six-year suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The carrier's return expands its South Asian operations to over 100 weekly flights across eight round-trip routes. The announcement precedes the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping in New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS Summit. During his visit, President Xi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss border issues, trade, and regional security.
Why it matters
The resumption of direct air connectivity between India and China serves as a key diplomatic signal ahead of the BRICS Summit and may facilitate improved trade and tourism flows between the two nations.
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