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DE SR14
Resolution
Status
6/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Townsend
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AI Summary
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Reaffirms Delaware's commitment to strengthening the sister-state relationship with Taiwan, which marks its 17th anniversary in 2017.
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Endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure a Free Trade Agreement with the United States and supports increased economic partnership and trade between Delaware and Taiwan.
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Supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in and contribution to international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).
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Commends Taiwan's democratic system, including its 2016 presidential election and peaceful transition of power that installed Dr. Tsai Ing-wen as the first woman president.
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to Governor John Carney and Stanley Kao, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.
Legislative Description
Resolving To Support Taiwans Signing Of Free Trade Agreement (fta) With The United States, Reaffirming Support For Taiwans Meaningful Participation In And Contribution To International Organizations, And For Strengthening And Expanding Sister-state Ties Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
6/20/2017