Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai
钦奈台北经济文化中心 | |
Agency overview | |
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Jurisdiction | India (southern states and territories) Sri Lanka Maldives |
Headquarters | Chennai |
Agency executive | |
Website | Official website |
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai (Chinese: 钦奈台北经济文化中心; pinyin: Zhù Qīng Nài Bànshì Chù) represents the interests of Taiwan in the southern states and territories of India, functioning as a de facto consulate in the absence of diplomatic relations. It was established in 2012.[2] It is headed by a Representative, currently Tien Chung-kwang.[1]
The Center is also responsible for relations with Sri Lanka and the Maldives.[3]
There is also a Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India in New Delhi.[4] This is 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]
Its counterpart body in Taiwan is the India-Taipei Association in Taipei.[5]
See also[]
- India–Taiwan relations
- Foreign relations of India
- List of diplomatic missions of India
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India
- Foreign relations of Taiwan
- List of diplomatic missions of Taiwan
References[]
- ^ a b East Asia and Pacific > Republic of India, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
- ^ Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in Chennai to provide consular services by year-end, The Financial Express, 21 November 2012
- ^ a b Asia Pacific Area, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
- ^ Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India
- ^ India-Taipei Association Archived 24 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- India–Taiwan relations
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices
- Diplomatic missions in Chennai
- 2012 establishments in Tamil Nadu
- Organizations established in 2012