Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that, although Sri Lanka has already gained international recognition for gems and jewellery, exports have not grown to the expected level, and the Government is working to establish stable policies to enable the country to capture the international gem and jewellery market.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the opening ceremony of Gem City Ratnapura - 2025, an international gem and jewellery exhibition aimed at taking Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery industry to the global stage which was held at the Grand Silveray Hotel, Pelmadulla last week.

The exhibition was organised by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority with the aim of seeking the position ...