The House Joint Resolution No. 11 commemorates the twenty-sixth anniversary of the Connecticut-Taiwan Sister-State Relationship, which has fostered cultural, educational, and economic exchanges since its inception in 1999. The resolution highlights the significant trade relationship between Connecticut and Taiwan, noting that Connecticut exported $249 million worth of products to Taiwan in 2023, making it a vital foreign market. It emphasizes Taiwan's status as a full democracy and free-market economy, aligning with U.S. values and principles, and underscores the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait for regional security.

Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges various initiatives aimed at strengthening ties between the U.S. and Taiwan, including the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative and mutual driver's license recognition pacts. It also supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations and its desire to join the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. The resolution calls for the Connecticut General Assembly to recognize this anniversary and reiterates its commitment to enhancing economic, educational, scientific, and security partnerships with Taiwan. Importantly, the resolution has no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.