Naidu: Discussed Early Resumption of Direct Flights With the Chinese

Indian Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for an early resumption of direct flights between India and China during his meeting with Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan in Moscow.

Naidu, who is on a three-day official visit to Russia, met with Wang on the sidelines of the 7th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. The two leaders discussed various issues of mutual interest, including trade, investment, and connectivity.

Naidu said that the resumption of direct flights would boost tourism and trade between the two countries. He also called for increased cooperation in the fields of education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.

Wang agreed with Naidu's proposals and said that China is willing to work with India to strengthen bilateral ties. He also said that China is committed to promoting peace and stability in the region.

The two leaders also discussed the upcoming 12th BRICS summit, which will be held in India in 2020. They agreed to work together to ensure the success of the summit.

The meeting between Naidu and Wang was a positive step forward in India-China relations. The two countries have been working to improve their ties in recent years, and the resumption of direct flights would be a significant boost to their relationship.