S Jaishankar met with Wang Yi during the G20 meeting in Johannesburg. They discussed bilateral ties, focusing on direct flight resumption and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. They reviewed border peace management and the impact of the pandemic on flights, reflecting on multiple past agreements. Renewed initiatives aim to rebuild trust and stability.
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