<h1>State gives diplomatic assurances to lift export curbs on fertilisers, rare earths and tunnelling machines to ease tension</h1> One state has given diplomatic assurances to ease export restrictions to facilitate supply of fertilisers, rare earth minerals and tunnel-boring machines to the other state, following bilateral talks in the context of ongoing boundary and confidence-building negotiations. The commitment addresses three flagged trade and supply concerns after prior export curbs disrupted critical mineral and fertiliser flows. The assurance was conveyed during high-level visits and forms part of broader efforts to reset strained ties and advance special representative boundary talks and de-escalation measures, although no formal joint statement has been issued publicly.