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Proposes a shorter air route over Hotan in Xinjiang to overcome operational constraints from Pakistan's airspace ban.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated that India is pursuing an alternative air route with China over Hotan in southwestern Xinjiang to bypass constraints caused by Pakistan's ongoing airspace ban.
The proposed Xinjiang corridor aims to provide a significantly shorter route for transit. This negotiation seeks to optimize operational efficiency and flight durations for international travel impacted by neighbor closure restrictions.
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