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WDC President supports decision of KP Chair to temporarily suspend Central African Republic from Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

TEL AVIV: MAY 28, 2013 – Eli Izhakoff, President of the World Diamond Council has supported without reservation the decision issued on May 23 by Ambassador Welile Nhlapo, Chair of the Kimberley Process, to suspend temporarily the Central African Republic (CAR) from the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. “This is a tough but appropriate measure that …

IDMA membership elects new president and vice presidents, heaps praise on Indian hosts for organizing a successful, meaningful event

Mumbai, October 17, 2012 – The 35th World Diamond Congress concluded here in Mumbai today, with the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) electing a new board for the upcoming two years . The IDMA members resolved to support the KP’s efforts to arrive at a new definition for conflict diamonds. Following the announcement of the …