China on Thursday said it is in close communication with India to resume direct flights between the two countries, amid speculation that the two sides are preparing to restart air connectivity very soon after a gap of five years.
"We noted relevant reports," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said when asked about reports that airlines of the two countries have been told to be ready to operate flights and an official announcement was expected during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit to be held on Aug 31-Sept 1 at Tianjin.
"For some time, the Chinese side has been in close communication with India to promote the early resumption of direct flights between the two countries," he said.
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