FL S1402

Expresses appreciation for the 34-year sister state relationship between Florida and Taiwan, established since the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office opened in Miami in 1988

Encourages Governor Ron DeSantis to lead a trade and economic delegation to Taiwan in 2026 to strengthen bilateral ties

Highlights Taiwan's status as Florida's fourth-largest bilateral merchandise trading partner in the Asia-Pacific region and the United States' seventh-largest trading partner overall

References the October 2025 Florida Leadership Mission to Taiwan, approved by Governor DeSantis, which included state government, economic development, university, and business representatives

Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami and to the Executive Office of the Governor