While COVID-19 restrictions in India appear to be easing amid a lower rate of new cases in recent days, its hope of re-establishing travel connections with foreign countries may hinge on its ongoing effort in bringing the pandemic under control.
New Delhi is in touch with Beijing regarding the latter's "suspension of visas", seeking China to allow Indians to travel to the country for work and education, the Times of India reported on Sunday. A spokesperson from India's Ministry of External Affairs recently told the media that "essential two-way travel should be facilitated, especially keeping in view the fact that Chinese nationals are able to travel to India."
According to the spokesperson, China has suspended visa issuance for Indians since November. Yet, information from the website of the Chinese Embassy in India showed that although the Visa Office of the Chinese Embassy was closed due to the pandemic, applicants can still apply for Chinese visas by submitting online forms starting from May 10.
While it is not clear what caused the misunderstanding about the so-called visa suspension, India's anxiety in seeking an early resumption of travel to China is evident.
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