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Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the United States, is commended for his advocacy to enhance relations between Taiwan and the U.S. and to facilitate Taiwan's participation in international organizations

Taiwan is recognized as a democracy of 23.5 million people celebrating the 30th anniversary of direct presidential elections in 2026, with Taoyuan International Airport ranked the world's 10th largest by cargo volume and 13th busiest by passenger traffic in 2025

The resolution supports Taiwan's inclusion in UN specialized agencies, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and Interpol, noting Taiwan was a founding ICAO member before losing membership in 1971

In early 2026, Taiwan and the U.S. reached agreements on trade and investment, including the Joint Statement on the Pax Silica Declaration and U.S.-Taiwan Economic Security Cooperation

651,264 Americans traveled to Taiwan in 2024, underscoring the importance of aviation safety cooperation and Taiwan's role as an Asia-Pacific transport hub