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AR SR6
Resolution
Status
5/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jane English
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AI Summary
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Presents congratulations to Taiwan's newly elected President Ing-wen Tsai and acknowledges Taiwan as the 9th largest U.S. trading partner and Arkansas's 6th largest trading partner in Asia.
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Encourages the establishment of an Arkansas Trade Office in Taipei to facilitate investment and trade between the two regions.
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Supports negotiation of a free trade agreement (FTA), bilateral investment agreement (BIA), and Taiwan's membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to strengthen economic relationships.
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Supports Taiwan's participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and INTERPOL for improved global security and environmental cooperation.
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Commends the sister-state relationship between Arkansas and Taiwan and the sister-city relationship between Little Rock and Kaohsiung City, initially formed in 1983.
Legislative Description
To Encourage Further Economic Development And Friendship Between Taiwan And The State Of Arkansas.
Last Action
Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
5/9/2016