‘Even China didn't…’: India hardens stand on resumption of tourist visas

The Ministry of External Affairs has defended India's decision to not resume tourist visas for Chinese nationals. Claiming that even China did not issue visas to Indians, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that it was not an opportune moment to discuss the resumption of issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals in view of the Covid-19 situation there. The reply from MEA came in response to queries about IATA telling its member carriers on April 20 that India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals.