A delegation from Sri Lanka, on a visit to the coloured gemstone capital of India, had an interaction with members of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council’s (GJEPC) regional committee, Jaipur;  and members of the Coloured Gemstone Panel Committee of the GJEPC.

The Sri Lankan delegates informed GJEPC members about a show being organised in Colombo. They extended a cordial invitation for jewellery manufacturers to participate in the show. 

On its part, the GJEPC  told  the team from Sri Lanka about plans for a  show of rough coloured gemstones slated to be held in Jaipur in the month of August. GJEPC requested the delegates to    suggest names of   mining companies from Sri Lanka which would  be interested in participating in the show. 

The GJEPC also raised the  issue of  export restrictions on rough from Sri Lanka, opining  that the restrictions should be lifted.

While noting the view, the delegates added that they are  also urging    their government to reduce import duty on gold jewellery which is at 27% at present.

The meeting ended on a positive note  for strengthened interaction between the coloured gemstones sectors of the two countries.

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The participants of the meeting between the Sari Lankan delegation and representatives of the GJEPC from Jaipur