Ambassador Alexander Yui hosts reception at Twin Oaks for the National Association of Secretaries of State
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 13, 2024) – On Feb. 9, 2024, Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States hosted a reception for the members of the National Association of Secretaries of State as well as more than 100 participants of its 2024 Winter Conference. The reception was joined by NASS President Scott Schwab, Kansas Secretary of State and various Secretaries and Lieutenant Governors across the United States.
During his welcoming remarks, Amb. Yui highlighted the significance of the 45th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, the foundation of the Taiwan-U.S. partnership. “For the past four and a half decades, Taiwan and the U.S. have worked to create an even more substantial partnership based on our shared values of democracy, human rights and the free market economy,” Yui said.
Amb. Yui also encouraged all Secretaries and Lt. Governors to work with TECRO and the other 12 TECO offices to broaden and deepen ties between Taiwan and respective U.S. states, on important issues such as trade, education and high-tech cooperation to enhance job creation and development.
In his speech, President Scott Schwab expressed appreciation to TECRO for hosting the reception and said he looks forward to continuing to enhance the NASS partnership with TECRO. He also extended his congratulations to Taiwan on the recent successful presidential and legislative election on Jan. 13, 2024.
NASS was founded in 1904. It is the oldest nonpartisan and professional association composed of Secretaries of State and includes members from Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories.
TECRO and NASS have enjoyed a working relationship for decades and look forward to further strengthening this relationship. (E)
