Congressman Nick Begich returned from a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, emphasizing Alaska’s potential to become a cornerstone of U.S. energy diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific.

As a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Begich joined Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and colleagues to promote long-term energy partnerships, with Alaska’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) project central to the discussions.

“Alaska is positioned to deliver stable, long-term energy to our allies,” Begich said. “This trip marked a step forward in building strategic partnerships that reduce global dependence on adversarial energy sources.”

In meetings with top officials and industry leaders, including Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and South Korea’s Minister of

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