India-China ties: China agrees in principle to reopen Shipki-La route; Himachal sees boost for trade, tourism
Sunday, 24 August 2025 () India and China have made progress in reviving border trade, with Beijing agreeing to reopen the Shipki-La pass in Himachal Pradesh, suspended since 2020. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu that discussions are underway to restore trade through Shipki-La, Lipulekh, and Nathu La.
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