RAPAPORT… A governmental delegation from India visited the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) today as part of India’s preparation to hold the chair of the Kimberley Process in 2008.
Delegation members were Anu Sharma, director of India’s Department of Commerce; V.K. Sharma, senior technical director of NIC; and Kewal K. Duggal, regional director of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council.
AWDC reportedly informed the delegation of self-regulation measures employed by the members of the Antwerp diamond industry and other bourses.