Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara; (Chinese: 駐土耳其代表處; pinyin: Zhù Tǔ'ěrqí Dàibiǎo Chù) (Turkish: Taipei Ekonomik ve Kültür Misyonu) represents the interests of Taiwan in Turkey in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy. It was established in 1993.[1]

臺北駐土耳其代表處
Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara
Taipei Ekonomik ve Kültür Misyonu
Agency overview
Formed1993[1]
Jurisdiction Turkey
 Georgia
 Armenia
 Cyprus
 Bulgaria
 Serbia
 North Macedonia
 Albania
 Kosovo
 Montenegro
 Serbia
 Bosnia and Herzegovina
 Croatia
 Slovenia
HeadquartersAnkara, Turkey
Agency executive
  • Yaser Tai-hsiang Cheng, Representative[2]
WebsiteTaipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara

Turkey had diplomatic relations with Taiwan as the Republic of China until 1971, when it recognised the People's Republic of China.[3]

Its counterpart in Taiwan is the Turkish Trade Office in Taipei.[4]

The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Yaser Tai-hsiang Cheng.[2]

See also

References
  1. USAK Hosted "Taiwan-Turkey Economic and Cultural Relations Conference, International Strategic Research Organisation, November 7, 2013
  2. Embassies & Missions Abroad > Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
  3. Turkey's Evolving Strategic Balance with China, Japan and South Korea, ETH Zurich, 21 October 2013
  4. Turkish Trade Office in Taipei
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