Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The "Gem City Ratnapura 2026" international exhibition is scheduled to be held from August 31 to September 02, 2026, at the Grand Silver Ray Hotel in Ratnapura.Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, stated that all arrangements are in place for this event, which aims to strengthen the local industry internationally and establish Sri Lanka as a global gem and jewelry hub.

Speaking at a special media briefing held at the Department of Government Information, the Deputy Minister emphasized the government's objective to formalize the gem and jewelry sector and transform it into a primary foreign exchange earner for the country. He further noted that the industry, which cu...