Taiwan hopes to get Indian workers, says top official 


India-Taiwan ties: Taiwan's Ministry of Labour issued an apology after controversial remarks surfaced over the recruitment of Indian workers based on "skin colour", dietary habits, and religion.

Taiwan issues 'sincere apology' over minister's racist comments against Indian migrant workers

In a potential step forward toward the recognition of Taiwan's sovereignty, India and Taiwan on Friday (Feb 16) signed a significant agreement paving the way for the arrival of Indian migrant workers on the self-ruled island nation which China claims as its own.

India, Taiwan move forward with key pact on labour cooperation

Last week, it was reported by Indian media that India and Taiwan were on the brink of signing an MoU that would enable about 100,000 Indian workers to work in the East Asian nation.

Explained | How racism overshadowed India-Taiwan co-operation

In a major move aimed at shoring up Taiwan’s $790 billion economy, India is planning to send as many as 100,000 workers to the island as early as next month. The workers will be employed at hospitals, factories and farms, as the unemployment rate in the self-ruled country falls to the lowest levels.

India planning to send 100,000 workers to Taiwan, agreement likely by next month

Taiwan is gearing up to strengthen its diplomatic presence in India by opening the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in Mumbai during the fourth quarter of this year.

Taiwan to expand diplomatic presence in India with opening of Mumbai office

India has been supplying coronavirus vaccines to countries around the world under the Vaccine Maitri initiative. New Delhi has provided vaccines to over 75 countries.

India provides 100,000 doses of Covaxin vaccine to Paraguay

Taiwan's envoy to India, Chung-Kwang Tien, has said that "valued partner" India will "appreciate Taiwan's rights" in participation at the World Health Assembly meet which is the "shared aspiration of the people of Taiwan".

Taiwan 'confident' of India's support for World Health Assembly: Envoy Chung-Kwang Tien

Leading countries are throwing their support behind Taiwan's bid to participate at the WHO World Health Assembly. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why India must back Taiwan's participation.

Gravitas: Why India must back Taiwan

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