India and China are set to resume direct flights by late October, following technical-level discussions between the civil aviation authorities of the two countries on restoring air connectivity and updating the Air Services Agreement, news agency ANI reported.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release that the agreement allows direct air services connecting designated points in India and China to restart later this month, in line with the winter schedule. Operations will be subject to commercial decisions by the designated carriers and the fulfilment of all operational requirements.