Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India
| 駐印度代表處 | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1995[1] |
| Jurisdiction |
 India (excluding southern states and territories) Bangladesh  Nepal  Bhutan |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India |
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India; Chinese: 駐印度代表處; pinyin: Yìndù-Táiběi Xiéhuì) is the representative office of Taiwan in India, functioning as a de facto embassy in the absence of diplomatic relations. It was established in 1995.[1]
It is headed by a Representative, currently Tien Chung-kwang.[2]
The Center is also responsible for relations with Nepal and Bhutan, and has joint responsibility for Bangladesh with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand in Bangkok.[3] Between 2004 and 2009, affairs with Bangladesh were handled by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Bangladesh in Dhaka.[4]
There is also a Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai.[5] This has responsibility for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, as well as the southern states and territories of India.[6]
Its counterpart body in Taiwan is the India-Taipei Association in Taipei.[7]
References
- 1 2 India Foreign Policy and Government Guide, Volume 1, International Business Publications, 2001, page 71
- 1 2 East Asia and Pacific > Republic of India, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
- ↑ Asia Pacific Area, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
- ↑ Foreign ministry closes its rep office in Bangladesh, The China Post, July 1, 2009
- ↑ Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai
- ↑ Asia Pacific Area, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
- ↑ "India-Taipei Association, Taipei, Taiwan". india.org.tw. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
See also
| Africa | 10 |
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| Americas | |
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| Oceania | |
1 No diplomatic relations with Republic of China, functions as an informal diplomatic mission. 5 Responsibility of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh City. 6 Responsibility of Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta. 7 Responsibility of Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium in Brussels. 8 Responsibility of Taipei Representative Office in Denmark in Copenhagen. 9 Responsibility of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Buenos Aires. 10 Responsibility of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Bangkok. 10 Responsibility of Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of South Africa in Pretoria. | |
