• Eventful Annual Basic Assembly sees launch of key initiatives – FACETS Sri Lanka, SLGJA membership card, SLGJA Younger Entrepreneurs Discussion board and SLGJA official web site

Sri Lanka Gem and Jewelry Affiliation (SLGJA) hosted its twentieth Annual Basic Assembly just lately highlighting the significance of strengthening the business. 

The occasion on the Movenpick Lodge, Colombo was adopted by the launch of FACETS Sri Lanka- the premier worldwide Gem and Jewelry present, the disclosing of the SLGJA membership card, SLGJA Younger Entrepreneurs Discussion board and the launch of the a lot anticipated SLGJA official web site. 

Reappointed as SLGJA President for one more 12 months, Ajward Deen has labored tirelessly alongside along with his committee to strengthen and push the gem and jewelry business to nice heights over the previous 12 months.

Wanting again on the previous 12 months, the business as an entire has confronted quite a few challenges from the tail finish of the COVID-19 Pandemic to the Nation’s ongoing financial and political disaster, the business has needed to strengthen and push by means of quite a lot of limitations to outlive. 

Regardless of these challenges, Deen stated: “I proceed to be impressed by the resilience proven by our members to beat these challenges.”

SLGJA has had a momentous 12 months, breaking floor in making important adjustments and bringing consciousness to quite a lot of points the business has been dealing with. As a committee, they’ve successfully lobbied their considerations to respective authorities officers encouraging them to help and deal with these points guaranteeing a change is in pressure. 

Other than the numerous achievements SLGJA have remodeled the previous 12 months, the affiliation has centered on setting in place different options that may uplift and improve the business additional. By adhering to moral and mining requirements, they hope miners can improve their gem manufacturing and discover new mines in a extra sustainable method. 

The long-term results of this can make sure the business continues to develop and meet the continual international demand for treasured stones. The benefit of export procedures and relaxed laws on gem exports will make sure the business revives its standing as one of many largest income sources for the native financial system.

SLGJA hopes to proceed their efforts in making important adjustments within the coming 12 months to make sure the business continues to develop from power to power.