Chinese envoy hails “very important day” as India-China direct flights resume after 5 years on Kolkata-Guangzhou route

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Synopsis Direct flights between India and China have resumed. The Kolkata to Guangzhou route is now operational after a five-year break. This marks a significant improvement in bilateral relations. IndiGo operates the daily non-stop service. The resumption is seen as a positive step for business and tourism. This initiative is expected to boost connectivity between the two nations. Chinese Deputy Consul General in Kolkata, Qin Yong, on Sunday hailed the resumption of direct flights between India and China through the Kolkata and Guangzhou city route as a "very important day" for India-China relations, marking the first non-stop service in five...