India & Lebanon widen the GJ horizon!
India & Lebanon attempts to set up a Direct Trade Recently the Indian Embassy in Lebanon and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) jointly organised the India Global Connect, e-meeting. While Lebanon has a rich history of jewellery manufacturing and its products are popular across the Gulf and Middle East region, the country relies on imports for 80% of its raw materials. The Global Connect sought to strengthen India’s position as an advantageous source for polished diamonds, coloured gemstones and other items required by the Lebanese jewellery industry. The participants included a long list of dignitaries, including His Excellency Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, Indian Ambassador to Lebanon; R Arulanandan, Director, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India; Danny Gedaoun, DG, Ministry of Industry, Govt. of Lebanon; Dr Mohammad Abou Haidar, Director General, Ministry of Economy, Lebanon; Boghus Kurdian, President of Syndicate of Gems & Jewellery, L