India and China have resumed trade through two key Himalayan passes, Lipulekh and Shipki La, after a six-year hiatus, according to Times of India. The traditional border trade restarted on Saturday, with an initial batch of twenty traders allowed by Chinese authorities. This development is significant as it reopens a crucial trade route between the two countries.
Indian traders are now allowed to export 36 categories of goods, while Chinese traders can bring twenty, as part of the resumed trade agreement. A new trade mart was also inaugurated near the international border, further facilitating trade between the two nations. The specifics of the trade, such as the volume and value of goods, are not immediately available.
The resumption of trade through these passes is important for the economic relationships between India and China, particularly for the local economies near the border. The background and implications of this development are not fully detailed in the available sources, but it marks a significant step in the bilateral relations between the two countries.