Delegates take part in a cake cutting ceremony during a celebration of Air China in Mumbai, India, Oct. 31, 2018. Air China celebrated its 12th anniversary of operating airline service between India and China. (Xinhua/Stringer)

MUMBAI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Air China celebrated its 12th anniversary of operating airline service between India and China.

On a celebration ceremony, General Manager of Air China Mumbai Shao Jun said: "The Beijing route acts as a Bridge of Dream between India and China, it is also a representation of active participation of Air China in the Belt and Road Initiative."

The company has commenced its operation in India since 2006 by starting its first air services from Delhi to Beijing. In 2015, the airlines started direct flights from Mumbai to Beijing.

Air China Limited is the flag carrier and one of the major airlines of China, with its headquarters in Beijing. This is the only airline carrier which offers direct flights from Mumbai to the Chinese mainland.