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ND HCR3034
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kim Koppelman
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AI Summary
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North Dakota and Taiwan established a sister-state relationship in 1986, with the resolution celebrating the thirty-first anniversary of these ties.
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The Sixty-fifth Legislative Assembly endorses negotiations for a Bilateral Investment Agreement and Free Trade Agreement between Taiwan and the United States to increase North Dakota's exports and promote bilateral investment.
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The resolution affirms that Taiwan shares North Dakota's values of freedom, democracy, rule of law, and respect for human rights.
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The assembly supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including the International Civil Aviation Organization, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and International Criminal Police Organization.
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The Secretary of State shall forward copies of the resolution to the U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, International Civil Aviation Organization, Taiwan Provincial Government, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver, Colorado.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution urging North Dakota to continue strengthening and expanding sister-state ties between the state of North Dakota and the people of the Republic of China (Taiwan); supporting the signing of a Free Trade Agreement and Bilateral Investment Agreement between the United States and Taiwan; and reaffirming support for increasing Taiwan's international profile.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/17
3/17/2017