India and China have agreed to hold talks to discuss and resolve specific issues of concern, especially in the areas of economics and trade, during the visit of the vice foreign minister of China, Sun Weidong. They will also work towards expediting resumption of direct flights. Sources said the issue of rare earth metal supplies that have been hit by Chinese export controls was also raised by the Indian side during the talks. "The two sides agreed to hold certain functional dialogues, including in the areas of economic and trade, to discuss and resolve specific issues of concern," it said. Earlier, the MEA said it remains in touch with China on supply chain concerns.