IN SR0023

Affirms Indiana Senate support for Taiwan's participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and recognition by other international organizations

References Indiana's sister-state relationship with Taiwan established on November 6, 1979

Notes Taiwan operates the world's 15th largest airport by cargo volume (Taoyuan International Airport) with over 1.35 million flights passing through its Flight Information Region

Acknowledges Taiwan's "flexible diplomacy" policy and cross-strait liberalization measures with mainland China, including direct passenger flights

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, UNFCCC Executive Secretary, ICAO Secretary General, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago