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India–US Trade Agreement Signals Strong Growth Outlook for Indian Diamonds: Dinesh Lakhani

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India–US Trade Agreement Signals Strong Growth Outlook for Indian Diamonds: Dinesh Lakhani

The Interim Trade Agreement between India and the United States leading to removal of tariffs is a timely and positive

Leaders convene at the Luanda Accord follow-up meeting during Investing in African Mining Indaba, reviewing progress on cooperation across diamond-producing nations and industry stakeholders. (From left) Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC; Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC; Al Cook, CEO, De Beers; Amber Pepper, CEO, NDC; Modestus Amutse, Mining Minister, Namibia; Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Minerals Minister, Botswana; Diamantino Azevedo, Minerals and Petroleum Minister, Angola; Sandrine Conseiller, Chair, NDC; Shaunak Parikh, VC, GJEPC; and other delegates.

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The Luanda Accord expands as Namibia joins, GJEPC and DMCC move toward Natural Diamond Council membership

The Republic of Namibia is the latest government to sign the Luanda Accord, while India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion