India–Taiwan relations
The bilateral relations between the Republic of India and Taiwan have improved since the 1990s, India has expanded economic and strategic cooperation with Taiwan.
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Background
Due to the strategic rivalry against the People's Republic of China and India since the 1962 war, India has slowly sought to develop better commercial and strategic cooperation with Taiwan even while ruling out the possibility of establishing diplomatic relations. Taiwan has also viewed India's rising geopolitical standing as a potential counter-balance to China's dominance in the region.[1] As a part of its "Look East" foreign policy, India has sought to cultivate extensive ties with Taiwan in trade as well as working together over weapons of mass destruction issues, environment and fighting terrorism.[1] Both sides have aimed to develop ties to counteract Chinese rivalry with both nations.[1]
India-Taipei Association
The India-Taipei Association (ITA) Office has been established in Taipei since 1995 to promote non-governmental interactions between India and Taiwan, and to facilitate business, tourism, cultural and people-to-people exchanges.[2] The India-Taipei Association has also been authorised to provide all consular and passport services.
Investment Protection Agreement
In 2002, India became the 28th nation to sign the Investment Protection Agreement with Taiwan and in 2006, both nations established the Taiwan-India Cooperation Council.[1][3] Furthermore, Taiwan promotes trade with India as a means to reduce the extent of their economic dependence with China.[4]
Visits
In 2007, Ma Ying-jeou, the leader of the Kuomintang, Taiwan's largest political party supportive of reunification, and a major candidate in the 2008 presidential elections made an unofficial visit to India.[1][4]
India–Taiwan Relations Media
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Foreign relations of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Green - official diplomatic relations; blue - non-official relations.
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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen was interviewed by media from India and other countries in 2017
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Indian dance performance at Taiwan Presidential Palace as part of Incredible India cultural exchange
References
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- ↑ 4.0 4.1 India-Taiwan Relations: In Delicate Minuet