Beijing, Aug. 19 -- India and China agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, as a part of the discussions upon Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi's visit.

Both sides agreed to finalise an updated Air Services Agreement.

"Both sides agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, and finalize an updated Air Services Agreement. They also agreed on the facilitation of visas to tourists, businesses, media and other visitors in both directions," the statement read.

The flights were suspended after the Doklam crisis and the Covid pandemic.

On Tuesday, both sides agreed to continue and further expand the scale of the Indian pi...