The Rhode Island State Council in the United States, following the unanimous approval of a resolution celebrating the presidential inauguration ceremony on May 20th, led by House Speaker Brian Kennedy last month, recently saw Speaker Joseph Shekarchi and Majority Leader Christopher R. Blazejewski and other leaders jointly sign a congratulatory letter. They warmly congratulate President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice President-elect Hsiao Mei-chin on their inauguration. The letter acknowledges the commitment of the President-elect and Vice President-elect to the path of freedom and democracy, as well as their efforts to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and in the region. It also extends congratulations to the prosperity of the Republic of China Taiwan.
In addition to Rhode Island, the New England region, the Massachusetts and Vermont State Councils have also recently passed resolutions congratulating President Lai and Vice President Hsiao on their victories or preemptively offering congratulations on their inauguration on May 20th. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston deeply appreciates the steadfast support of democratic Taiwan by the three state councils mentioned above and expresses a commitment to further deepen cooperation and exchanges in areas such as economics, trade, and education to enhance bilateral relations. (Translated from 緯來新聞)