The governor of the US state of Alaska is in Taiwan for meetings with high-level government officials to discuss enhancing bilateral trade.
This marks Governor Mike Dunleavy's first visit since he took office in 2018.
Dunleavy has met with Foreign minister Lin Chia Lung since he arrived on Wednesday for his three day visit, and he and his delegation are also set to meet with President Lai, Vice President Hsiao Bikhim and Premier Chuo Rong Tai.
To address issues of bilateral trade, the delegation is will also meet with Taiwanese business representatives.
Alaska and Taiwan have maintained a sister-state relationship since 1988, focusing in particular on economic ties relating to energy, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and mining.
Taiwan is currently Alaska's fourth largest market in Asia, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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