Slovakia–Taiwan relations

Taiwan-Slovakia relations refers to bilateral ties between Taiwan (formally known as the Republic of China) and Slovakia (formally known as the Slovak Republic).

Slovakia–Taiwan relations
Map indicating locations of Slovakia and Taiwan

Slovakia
Taiwan
Diplomatic mission
Slovak Economic and Cultural Office in TaipeiTaipei Representative Office in Slovakia
Envoy
Representative Martin PodstavekRepresentative Lee Nan-yang

Overview

Slovakian interests in Taiwan are represented by the Slovak Economic and Cultural Office Taipei.[1]

Slovakia does not extend diplomatic recognition to Taiwan although it is exploring ways to do so.[2]

History

The Slovak Economic and Cultural Office Taipei was opened in 2001.[3]

Martin Podstavek assumed the role of Slovakian representative in Taiwan in 2017. In 2022, Podstavek was awarded the Taiwanese Grand Medal of Diplomacy.[1]

In 2021, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Slovakia passed a resolution to support the attendance of Taiwan at the World Health Assembly.[4]

Trade

During the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan donated masks to Slovakia. Later in the pandemic, Slovakia reciprocated with COVID vaccines.[5]

Taiwan and Slovakia held trade talks in 2021.[6][7]

References
  1. Yeh, Joseph. "Departing Slovak envoy receives honor for enhancing ties with Taiwan". focustaiwan.tw. focustaiwan.tw. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  2. Chen, Kelvin. "Gradual process necessary for Slovakia to diplomatically recognize Taiwan". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  3. Reid, Marshall. "Slovakia's Growing Ties With Taiwan Signal Discontent With China in Central and Eastern Europe". thediplomat.com. The Diplomat. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  4. "Slovak parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee thanked by MOFA for resolution backing Taiwan's WHA participation". 12 May 2021.
  5. Oung, Angelica. "Slovakian official lauds trade relations". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  6. "Slovakia Wants To Be 'Equal Partner' In Trade With Taiwan: Official". barrons.com. Barrons. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  7. "Taiwan, Slovakia hold talks as island firms ties with Europe". abcnews.go.com. ABC News. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
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