Indian officials attend Taiwan’s National Day banquet ahead of Xi Jinping’s arrival

Attendance belies speculation that Indian govt. would bar officials from attending

Taiwan News
Date: 2019/10/10
By: Liao, Jo-Luen, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Indian government dignitaries and scholars alike attended a National Day of Taiwan dinner party held by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) at New Delhi's Hyatt Regency Delhi on October 9 — the eve before Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in India for his 2nd informal summit with Indian President Narendra Modi.

Despite speculation that Indian officials would be restricted from participating considering the timing of the event, many still arrived unhindered, according to CNA. Attendees included MPs of the Indian People's Party and its national spokesperson, Meenakshi Lekhi, as well as ambassadors from Germany, Paraguay, and other countries.    [FULL  STORY]