In a significant development fostering stronger ties between India andTaiwan, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked on Friday, opening doors for Indianmigrant workersto explore job opportunities in Taiwan.
“Taiwan-India relations reach a new high! The MOU on the Facilitation of Employment of Indian Workers, signed by @TWIndia2 Rep. Ger & @ita_taipei Rep Yadav,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan (@MOFA_Taiwan) announced the milestone in a post on social media platform X. The MoU is seen as a step towards mutual benefits, igniting a robust momentum for deeper cooperation between the two nations.
This collaborative effort comes at a critical juncture whenTaipei, facing labor shortages, is diversifying itsforeign workforcebeyond the conventional Southeast Asian sources. Taiwan, renowned for itssemiconductorproduction and grappling with an aging population, currently relies on over 700,000 migrant workers primarily from Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. These workers are primarily engaged in manufacturing and serve as home assistants for the elderly, according to Reuters.
(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)While the MoU has been officially signed between the de facto embassies of the two nations in Taipei and New Delhi, the specifics of its implementation are still in the process of being finalized, as reported by Reuters citing Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour.
India, like many other countries, does not have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which China claims as its territory. However, the commercial partnership between India and Taiwan remains robust, with efforts to attract Taiwanese technology businesses for investment and production in India.The Ministry emphasized that Taiwan is grappling with a growing demand for human resources in vital sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. Consequently, there has been a consistent increase in the demand for migrant workers to address these shortages, presenting an opportune moment for Indian workers to contribute to Taiwan’s workforce and further enhance the bilateral relationship.with agency inputs
