India and China are actively working to improve their relationship, focusing on resuming direct air services and resolving trade and economic concerns. Discussions between officials included the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and trans-border river cooperation. Both sides are preparing for future talks on the border issue and high-level meetings, aiming to stabilize ties and increase mutual trust.
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