The Turkish Trade Office in Taipei (; Turkish: ) represents the interests of Turkey in Taiwan in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy. It was established in 1993.USAK Hosted "Taiwan-Turkey Economic and Cultural Relations Conference , International Strategic Research Organisation, November 7, 2013
Turkey had diplomatic relations with Taiwan as the Republic of China until 1971, when it recognised the People's Republic of China.Turkey's Evolving Strategic Balance with China, Japan and South Korea, ETH Zurich, 21 October 2013
Its counterpart in Turkey is the Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara.Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara
The Office is headed by the Representative, Fikret Türkeş.Turkish Office touts direct flight launch, Taipei Times, March 9, 2015
See also List of diplomatic missions in Taiwan List of diplomatic missions of Turkey
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