PoliticsIndia Explores China's Xinjiang Hotan Air Route to Bypass Pakistan
India is considering an alternative air route through China's Xinjiang region, specifically the Hotan route, to reduce costs and flying time caused by Pakistan's continued closure of its airspace to Indian carriers. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed ongoing discussions between India and China, with the External Affairs Ministry engaged in talks. No agreement or timeline has been set yet for using this route, which is crucial as Pakistani airspace restrictions force longer flights to Europe and North America.
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