ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF YAMAGATA, JAPAN.
Referred to WLA.
Summary
The resolution formally creates a sister‑state partnership between the State of Hawaii and Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It encourages cooperation in trade, tourism, education, agriculture, clean energy, and cultural exchange, and asks the governor to develop implementation agreements. The goal is to expand economic and cultural opportunities for residents, businesses, and students in both regions.
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