House Joint Memorial 6 aims to strengthen relations between Taiwan and the United States, as well as between Taiwan and New Mexico, focusing on trade, education, and international participation. The memorial highlights the significant trade relationship, noting that Taiwan was the ninth-largest trading partner of the U.S. in 2023, with New Mexico exporting $62 million to Taiwan. It also references various agreements and initiatives that have been established to enhance economic cooperation, including the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and the US-Taiwan Education Initiative, which seeks to expand educational opportunities between the two regions.
The memorial calls for further negotiations and agreements to bolster trade relations, including advocating for Taiwan's inclusion in international organizations and supporting its participation in the United Nations system. It emphasizes the importance of continued bilateral educational cooperation and encourages New Mexico's elected officials to lead delegations to Taiwan to explore trade, investment, and cultural exchange opportunities. The resolution concludes by directing that copies of the memorial be sent to the governor of New Mexico and the state's congressional delegation.