'The Nepal International Gem and Jewellery Expo' was launched with much fanfare here at the Yak and Yeti Hotel recently. The Prime Minister H.E. Mr. KP Sharma Oli opened the Expo lighting a lamp and congratulated the delegates and exhibitors for their participation. In his address he also stressed the fact that Nepalese gems and Jewellery Industry is looking to expand its sector and attract buyers for the Indigenous jewellery from far and wide. He stressed on the point of highlighting the Art and culture of Nepal through the jewellery that is manufactured and added that with time this will have high demand in the domestic as well as the International Market. Mr Ramesh Maharjan, President of Federation of Nepal Gold Silver gem and Jewellery Association thanked the participants and exhibitors for their support and encouragement.

More than 60 leading exhibitors from Nepal and India from the Jewellery as well as the Machinery segment are showcasing the best of products and services at the show. Starting today the show will be on tilll the 22nd of May 2016. The Nepal International Gem and Jewellery Expo is supported by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council India, Gemological Institute of America India, and The New Jeweller Group along with Federation of handicraft’s Associations of Nepal, Federation of Gold and Silver dealers associations, Federation of Nepal Gold, Silver, gem and Jewellery Associations.