India and China have agreed to explore demarcating their disputed border, a key move toward resolving decades-old territorial disputes as the neighbors look to recalibrate ties against the backdrop of strained India-US relations.

The move comes against the backdrop of disengagement efforts in eastern Ladakh following the 2020 border clashes.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday, where they are expected to discuss long-standing territorial disputes in the Himalayan mountain region of Ladakh.

India and China agreed on Tuesday to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows as the neighbours rebuild ties damaged by a 2020 border clash.

The Asian giants are cautiously strengthening ties against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy, staging a series of high-level bilateral visits.