Ninad Deshpande

Ninad Deshpande is a seasoned Indian diplomat who recently took office as the director-general of the India Taipei Association (ITA) on January 2, 2023. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he has held various significant positions, including serving as India's ambassador to Switzerland and at the United Nations. Deshpande is known for his commitment to enhancing India-Taiwan relations, focusing on industrial cooperation, particularly in high-tech and value-added sectors. His recent remarks at an event celebrating India's 77th Republic Day highlighted the importance of people-to-people exchanges and the substantial progress in bilateral ties, which have seen an increase in trade and collaboration across multiple industries.