Archive · 14 Jun 2025
India, China Discuss Trade, Flights, Visa Processes
India and China are trying to improve their relationship after some disagreements.
They met to talk about trade, especially China's rules on selling rare earth materials, which India needs for things like electric cars.
They also want to restart direct flights, make it easier for people to get visas, and work together on other issues.
They are also planning events to celebrate 75 years of their countries being friends.
India and China discussed economic and trade issues, including rare earth export controls.
The two countries agreed to expedite direct air services and ease visa processes.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Chinese Vice Minister Sun Weidong in New Delhi.
Discussions included resuming the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and sharing hydrological data.
Both sides assessed activities for the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
- Who
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong
- What
- India and China discussed trade, agreed to resume flights, and ease visa processes.
- When
- During a meeting on Thursday.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To ease tensions, normalize relations, and enhance cooperation.
India's Perspective
China's Perspective
Trade Relations
India's Perspective
India seeks greater predictability in rare earth supply chains.
China's Perspective
N/A
- Meeting Participants
- Vikram Misri and Sun Weidong
- Key Issues
- Rare earth export controls, air services, visas
- Location
- New Delhi
- Date
- June 13, 2025
Sources
India, China agree to expedite steps to resume direct air services
India, China tackle rare earth curbs in meeting of top officials
India, China agree to expedite steps involved in resuming direct air services
India, China agree to fast-track resumption of direct air services
India, China agree to fast-track resumption of direct air services
