India-China Resume Border Trade Via Lipulekh
In March 2026, India approved the resumption of border trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass after a seven-year gap, with operations set to restart in June following a formal clearance by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Lipulekh Pass
- A high-altitude Himalayan pass located at the tri-junction of India, Nepal and China (Tibet).
- Situated in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district.
- Lies at an altitude of around 5,000 metres.
- Forms part of an ancient trans-Himalayan trade route.
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