Thai Assn. to support Lanka's gem trade

by A. G. Piyadasa

Following the Memorandum of Understanding signed by Hasitha Tillekeratne, Chairman, National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) with the president of the Thai Gem and Jewellery Manufacturers, Association (TGJMA) last year, the TGJMA has agreed to provide assistance to upgrade technology, designs, product development, skills development of members of the Sri Lanka Gem, Diamond and Jewellery Trade.

As Thailand is in the forefront in the world gem and jewellery trade this would be a good opportunity for Sri Lankan members of the trade to benefit from their expertise.

"TGJMA" said that they are ready to commence the training programme and for us to nominate the selected trainers to undergo the programme. Initially it is expected to send trainers on jewellery manufacturing nominated by Gem and Jewellery Research Training Institute (GJRTI) on jewellery designing and jewellery manufacturing and the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA).

TGJMA has invited the NGJA chairman who was instrumental in negotiating the training packages to be their guest during the forthcoming Bangkok Gem and Jewellery Fair which will be held from September 18-22.

The discussions will strengthen the relationship between the two organisations. These discussions would encompass more detailed deliberations in further enhancing training programmes between the two countries.