The show is organised by the National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA), in partnership with Lanka Gem Miners & Traders Association and other established gem societies in Ratnapura.
The SLGJA’s support as Gold Sponsor underscores the associations support for the industry and initiatives that promote the growth of its members.
The Gold Sponsorship was presented by the SLGJA at the Press conference of the Ratnapura Show held recently, that was graced by the presence of esteemed guests such as Hon. Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Industries and Health, Hon. Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, State Minister for Primary Industries, Mr. Shantha Weerasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Industries, Mr. Viraj de Silva, Chairman of the NGJA Janaka Udaya Kumara, Director General of the NGJA, Mr. Ajward Deen, President of the SLGJA, Mr. A H M Imtizam, Former President of SLGJA, Mr. Firaz Hameed, Vice President Operations of SLGJA, and Mr. Armil Sammoon, Vice President Foreign Promotions and Chairman FACETS Sri Lanka.
President of the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association said,
“Our relationship with the NGJA has been long standing and fruitful. As we are the apex body for the gem and jewellery industry and the initiator of Gem and Jewellery Exhibitions in Sri Lanka, we are deeply committed to supporting the growth and success of our members spread around Sri Lanka, and we also are geared to support regional associations as they take the industry forward.
It is for this reason that the SLGJA has graciously undertaken the role of Gold Sponsor for the Ratnapura International Gem and Jewellery Show.”
Approximately 50 buyers are expected to attend The Ratnapura International Gem and Jewellery Show, offering both business opportunities and valuable networking for all participants of the show.
Photo caption L to R Mr. Viraj de Silva, Chairman, NGJA, Hon. Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, State Minister of Industries, Mr. Shantha Weerasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Industries, Janaka Udaya Kumara, Director General, NGJA, Mr. Ajward Deen, President SLGJA, Mr. A H M Imtizam, Former President, SLGJA, Mr. Firaz Hameed, Vice President Operations, SLGJA, Mr. Armil Sammoon, Vice President Foreign Promotions/Chairman FACETS Sri Lanka.