India and China are moving closer to restoring direct passenger flights as early as next month, Bloomberg reported sources familiar with the negotiations as saying, in a sign the two nations are seeking to mend strained ties.

India and China may restart direct flights next month, ending a four-year suspension. The move comes before PM Modi's visit to Tianjin for the SCO Summit, signalling improving ties after years of strained relations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China to attend the regional summit SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) in Tianjin city from August 31 to September 1 - signalling another step towards normalising ties between the two nations.

Beijing’s remarks follow reports of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s possible 1st China visit in 7 years as both countries navigate strained US trade ties - Anadolu Ajansı

China on Friday said that it welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SC

Direct flights between India and China were halted after Covid-19 and 2020 clashes; before that, Indian airlines operated several flights a week to key cities.

India and China are likely to resume direct flight services as early as next month, signalling a thaw in relations between the two neighbouring nations. The central government has asked airlines in India such as Air India and IndiGo to be ready to launch flight services to China at short notice,