India and China have decided to reinstate direct flights and boost trade and investment, aiming to mend ties that were strained by the 2020 border conflict. In light of unpredictable foreign policy shifts under U.S. President Donald Trump, both countries are cautiously working to improve relations through high-level engagements. The Indian Foreign Ministry has announced plans to reopen trade at three identified border locations and simplify visa procedures, although no specific date has been set for the resumption of flights. Concurrently, Beijing has announced a follow-up meeting scheduled for the following year in China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to visit China later this month to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, marking his first visit to the country in over seven years.