Keen to engage in Make in India policy, says Taiwan

Visiting Taiwan's Deputy Economic Minister Chen Chern-chyi has expressed his country's intent to "deeply engage" with India and support the "Make in India" policy. The minister also mentioned a "possible Free Trade Agreement" with India.

"India can be the best production place for us. India's policy of Make-in-India is fully in line with my government's policy ... Our companies will rely on horizontal collaborations (with Indian companies)," said minister Chen on November 3.

The minister Chen is currently on an India visit participated in the 2022 India-Taiwan Industrial Collaboration Summit jointly held by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Taiwan's Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI).

The annual summit is hosted alternately by the two countries.
The Taiwan minister also highlighted his government's "New Southbound Policy" with emphasis on India.

"We work with local partners ...We are heavily dependent on the Indian government to help us invest here," he said, adding that India will be given priority in Taiwan's 'New Southbound Policy'.

India Taiwan Relations have gathered unprecedented momentum in recent years. Taipei has also tried to reach out to New Delhi. In 2020, India and Taiwan commemorated the Silver Jubilee (25th diplomatic anniversary) of the establishment of the India-Taipei Association(ITA) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Center(TECC).

(ANI)