Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Sri Lanka is positioning itself to become a dominant global force in the gem and jewelry sector, with plans to establish an international-standard gem hub complete with advanced research, laboratory, and exhibition facilities in Colombo by 2030.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development, Sunil Handunnetti, during the 2026 Annual Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute (GJRTI). The event took place on October 21, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of Minister Handunnetti and GJRTI Chairman Professor Rohan Fernando, alongside key industry leaders and distinguished guests.

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