Gov’t in talks with Austria after Taiwan-issued driving permits declined

Taipei, May 23 (CNA) Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday said it has been engaging in talks with the Austrian government after it was recently informed that Taiwan-issued International Driver’s Permits (IDP) would no longer be accepted in the European country.

Before the issue is resolved, the government has temporarily suspended accepting Austria-issued IDPs in Taiwan, MOFA deputy spokesman Hsiao Kuangwei (蕭光偉) said.

The ministry confirmed a day earlier that it had been notified by the Austrian government of its…