SCR 4013 Summary

• Urges North Dakota to continue endorsing and supporting the relationship between Taiwan and North Dakota, noting Taiwan was the 14th largest import partner in 2013 and a major wheat buyer.

• Welcomes resumption of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement talks between the United States and Taiwan, and supports Taiwan's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

• Expresses support for a Bilateral Investment Agreement between the United States and Taiwan, noting the U.S. has already concluded such agreements with 9 of its top 10 trading partners.

• Endorses Taiwan's meaningful participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization as an observer, highlighting Taiwan's airspace accommodates 14 international flight routes and handles 1.3 million international flights annually.

• Directs the Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to U.S. State Department, U.S. Transportation Department, International Civil Aviation Organization, and Taiwan officials.