Motion · S6M-13213 · 14 May 2024
Taiwan's Presidential Inauguration Ceremony on 20 May 2024
The motion
That the Parliament notes that the Taiwanese inauguration ceremony of the 16th President, Dr. Lai Ching-te, and Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, will be held in Taipei on 20 May 2024; considers that the ceremony represents Taiwan’s success in the democratic process; understands that the new cabinet will aim to promote policies under the National Project of Hope, including in relation to economic development, care for the disadvantaged, safeguarding public safety, food safety, road safety, campus safety and internet security, and welcomes the incoming administration's reported aims to continue to value the relationship between Taiwan and Scotland, and to remain committed to exploring more potential areas where Scotland and Taiwan can cooperate to strengthen closer economic and academic relations.
Supporters (18)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Dr Alasdair Allan 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Maggie Chapman Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- James Dornan 5 Sep 2025
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Paul O'Kane 5 Sep 2025
- Ash Regan 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
- Martin Whitfield 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.