The Colombian diplomatic mission in Washington offered a gesture of friendship to the United States Congress with the sending of flowers to the offices of US legislators as a reminder of friendship and the importance of the sector for commercial exchange between the two countries.
The Colombian Embassy in Washington offered this Friday a diplomatic gesture with the sending of some 4,000 roses, hydrangeas and others Varieties of Colombian Flowers At 435 representatives and 100 senators in the United States, according to the diplomatic mission in Washington.
The shipment, the embassy said in an official part, is part of an effort of the Government and other flower productive sectors in the South American country to “highlight the importance of floriculture in the bilateral commercial relationship (…)“ reaffirming commercial ties and of cooperation between the two countries ”, so They take advantage of Valentine's Day To decorate the offices of the legislators.
The colorful shipments- according to a video- go to administrative buildings on both sides of the Capitol in Washington where the offices are the Senate and the House of Representatives.
In a video filmed outside the Capitol, the Colombian ambassador to Washington, Daniel García-Peña, explains that “Floriculture is a pillar of the commercial relationship between Colombia and the United States, a sector that not only promotes economic exchange, but also which also strengthens ties between our societies. ”
He added that each Colombian flower that is marketed in the US reflects “the effort of thousands of people and our country's commitment to excellence, sustainability and quality that the US market recognizes and values.”
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According to official data from Colombia, the production and export of flowers to the United States generates jobs in both countries, it is estimated that in Colombia about 200,000 people depend “directly and indirectly on this industry, with 60 % of its workforce made up of women” .
The Floriculture sector also represents 28 % of agricultural employment in the South American country and 70 % female employment in the country The shipping chain.
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