A high-level delegation from De Beers, led by Feriel Zerouki, Senior Vice President of Provenance, Ethics, and Industry Relations, recently visited the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) head office in Mumbai. The delegation included Emma Wade Smith, Global Head of Public Policy and Public Affairs, and Amit Pratihari, Managing Director of De Beers Forevermark.
Discussion Highlights
During the meeting, key officials from GJEPC such as Vipul Shah, Chairman; Ajesh Mehta, Convener of the Diamond Panel; Saunak Parikh, Co-Convener of the Diamond Panel; Anil Virani, Member of the Diamond Panel; and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, warmly welcomed the De Beers delegation. The discussions covered crucial industry topics, including compliances, movement of rough diamonds, geopolitical landscapes, regulatory challenges, and potential areas for collaboration between De Beers and GJEPC.
Commitment to Ethical Practices
Feriel Zerouki and her team reiterated De Beers’ commitment to ethical practices and strengthening ties with the Indian diamond sector. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both parties affirming their dedication to navigating current challenges and exploring opportunities for mutual growth in the global diamond industry.
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