Talking to FE, ambassador of Ecuador to India Hector Cueva Jacome, confirmed that “the long lasting roses were cleared by the Indian ministry of agriculture and is excluded from plant quarantine.
“Once preserved, the roses do not require water or sunlight and retain their form for a minimum of one year. Under optimal conditions, the roses can last up to four or five years,” the envoy added.
According to Cristina Chiriboga Tejada, Trade Officer, Pro Ecuador, “Promotional events are being organised soon by the embassy and Pro Ecuador, which will enable interaction between the Ecuadorian exporters and Indian importers.”