Slovakia–Taiwan relations explained

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Mission1:	Slovak Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei
Mission2:	Taipei Representative Office in Slovakia
Envoytitle1:	Representative
Envoy1:	Martin Podstavek
Envoytitle2:	Representative
Envoy2:	Lee Nan-yang

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

Overview

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

Slovakia does not extend diplomatic recognition to Taiwan although it is exploring ways to do so.^[1]

History

The Slovak Economic and Cultural Office Taipei was opened in 2001.^[2]

Martin Podstavek assumed the role of Slovakian representative in Taiwan in 2017. In 2022, Podstavek was awarded the Taiwanese Grand Medal of Diplomacy.^[3]

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]}

Notes and References

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