Shanghai, Sept. 26 -- Consul General of India in Shanghai Pratik Mathur said India and China are working towards strengthening trade ties, people-to-people contacts and cultural exchanges, while focusing on greater market access for Indian products and technologies in China.

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Mathur said direct flights between Shanghai and Indian cities have resumed in recent times, adding that people-to-people ties and cultural exchanges remain important areas of focus for the Consulate General of India in Shanghai.

"In recent times, we have also resumed the direct flights between Shanghai and our metros back home. People-to-people ties and cultural exchanges remain important areas of focus for our team here at the Consular ...