India & UAE leverages the Indo-UAE CEPA

The UAE Ambassador to India visits GJEPC Mumbai 

H.E. Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, PhD, Ambassador of the UAE to India, visited the GJEPC head office and the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai on 23rd January 2025. He was warmly welcomed by Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Anoop Mehta, President, BDB; Milan Chokshi, Convener – PMBD, GJEPC; Mehul Shah, Vice President, BDB; and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC among others.

The Ambassador was accompanied by a delegation comprising Fahad Albashr, Head of the Economic Affairs Section; Ahmed Aljneibi, Senior Economic Affairs Specialist; Humaid Aldhabahi, Head of the Department of Consular and Citizen Affairs; Geoffrey Flugge, Advisor to the Ambassador; Gauri Chopra, Analyst from the UAE Embassy; and Dr. Brenton Clark, Project Coordinator, UAE-India CEPA Council.  

The discussions focused on leveraging the Indo-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to enhance bilateral trade in gems and jewellery. Key topics included long-term and multiple entry visas, investment in the India Jewellery Park, boosting trade volumes, and exploring opportunities for greater collaboration across the diamond and jewellery sectors.







 

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