"Nicaragua has captivated the Taiwanese taste for the sweetness of its sugar, the softness of its meat, the freshness of its seafood, and the smell and taste of its coffee, there is a good reference for Nicaraguan companies committed to exporting quality products", said the ambassador of Taiwan in this country, Anita Huang Shu-O, in an interview with El Nuevo Diario within the framework of the five years of the term of the Free Trade Agreement.

Shipments from Nicaragua to the Asian country, have been stable, with 53.6 million in 2011 and 52.7 million the following year. Taiwanese purchases of agricultural products amounted to U.S. $20 billion in 2012.

Other products that Nicaragua can send are chia, cocoa, cinnamon, and cashew nuts, processed foods and value-added products can also be included, , but with a prior market research.

Taiwan's annual purchases of agricultural products amounted to U.S. $ 20 billion.

Source: elnuevodiario.com.ni

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