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MEA: Direct India-Taiwan flights will operate despite Pakistan airspace block
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:39 AM
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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that direct flights between India and Taiwan will continue to operate, even after Pakistan blocked its airspace citing the 'One-China' policy.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has clarified its stance on air connectivity with Taiwan following recent disruptions caused by Pakistan. New Delhi stated that direct flights between the two regions will continue to operate as planned, irrespective of the airspace restrictions imposed by Islamabad.
Pakistan recently blocked its airspace for flights connecting India and Taiwan, citing its adherence to the 'One-China' policy, which does not recognize Taiwan as an independent state. This move led to the diversion of several flights and raised questions about the sustainability of these routes.
In response, Indian officials emphasized that the decision to maintain these flights is a matter of bilateral engagement and commercial necessity. The MEA noted that the airspace block by Pakistan does not legally or operationally prevent direct flights from taking off and landing in India and Taiwan, as they do not necessarily require transit through Pakistani airspace.
This development highlights the complex diplomatic and strategic dynamics in South Asia, where aviation routes often intersect with broader geopolitical stances regarding China and Taiwan.
Pakistan recently blocked its airspace for flights connecting India and Taiwan, citing its adherence to the 'One-China' policy, which does not recognize Taiwan as an independent state. This move led to the diversion of several flights and raised questions about the sustainability of these routes.
In response, Indian officials emphasized that the decision to maintain these flights is a matter of bilateral engagement and commercial necessity. The MEA noted that the airspace block by Pakistan does not legally or operationally prevent direct flights from taking off and landing in India and Taiwan, as they do not necessarily require transit through Pakistani airspace.
This development highlights the complex diplomatic and strategic dynamics in South Asia, where aviation routes often intersect with broader geopolitical stances regarding China and Taiwan.