Overview
- The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, suspended since 2020, is set to resume this year, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
- MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that a public notice for the pilgrimage will be issued shortly, with logistical preparations ongoing.
- India and China agreed in January 2025 to restart the Yatra and restore direct flights, with technical teams currently finalizing arrangements.
- The Yatra’s resumption marks a significant step in improving India-China relations, alongside recent progress in border disengagement efforts.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar described the bilateral relationship as much improved, citing cooperative initiatives and reduced tensions along contested borders.