Top Indian envoy vows to enhance ties, speaks of ‘close friendship’ with TaiwanStaff writer, with CNAIndia’s top envoy in Taiwan on Monday pledged to bolster Taiwan-India ties by enhancing bilateral cooperation in the fields of education, investment and healthcare. “Today’s event signifies the close friendship between the people of India and Taiwan, and their growing connections in various spheres,” India-Taipei Association Director-General Gourangalal Das said at a belated Republic Day celebration. The event, which was supposed to be held in January, was postponed due to a sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in Taoyuan. India-Taipei Association Director-General Gourangalal Das speaks at a party held in Taipei on Monday to celebrate India’s Jan. 26 Republic Day. “Despite the difficulties and trials last year, the connections between India and Taiwan in education, investment, healthcare and technical cooperation were further enhanced,” he said.

Source: Taipei Times March 30, 2021 15:56 UTC