Governor Glenn Youngkin spent most of the last week on his first international trade mission as Governor.

The Governor visited Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan to forge stronger economic partnerships between America’s international allies and the Commonwealth. 

This week, Governor Youngkin signed an executive order establishing Virginia’s first office for economic development in Taipei.

By establishing Virginia’s first office for economic development in Taipei, we are forging a deeper relationship with Taiwan and strengthening not only the economic heart of Virginia but America.

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While in Japan, Governor Youngkin met with troops from the Commonwealth. The Governor thanked each of them for their courage, commitment, and dedication to keeping us safe. It often falls on our armed forces to meet the gathering threats and defend freedom across the globe. 

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“I think it was an honor, honestly,” said Senior Airman Olivia Klotz, a Virginia native assigned to the 374th Comptroller Squadron. “I haven’t heard of any other governors coming down and having breakfast with military members, and I think that really attests to his character.”

Governor Youngkin met with Prime Minister of South Korea Han Duck-Soo to discuss the future of the bilateral trade relationship between South Korea and the Commonwealth.

“With Virginia’s excellent educational institutions, developing workforce programs, growing business-ready sites, and increasingly competitive tax profile, Virginia looks forward to growing as a prime business partner for South Korea,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin.

During Women and Girls' Wellness Month, the Governor and First Lady celebrated Virginia's natural and outdoor traditions, a core component of well-being.

The Executive Mansion featured indigenous Virginia flowers and plants from the Boxwood Garden Club and teemed with more than 600 visitors to celebrate the 90th anniversary of National Garden Week.

The First Lady also joined the Garden Club of Virginia and the Petersburg Garden Club at Flowerdew Hundred in Prince George County to talk about Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia's Women+girls. The Governor and First Lady planted a dogwood tree on the Executive Mansion grounds in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day.

The First Lady joined Fear 2 Freedom (F2F) to address a luncheon during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. F2F works with colleges, hospitals, domestic violence shelters, women's resource organizations, and healthcare partners to bring hope to sexual assault survivors.

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 4! Join us in lifting up Virginians in need and those across our nation on this reverent day. Looking for ways to connect? One option is to join Virginia Pray Now’s once-monthly prayer calls.

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Last week, Governor Youngkin honored the 310th Anniversary of the Spotswood Treaty that was formed to foster cooperation and peaceful coexistence between the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) tribe and Virginia.   

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