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At the closing session of the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai, World Diamond Council President Ronnie VanderLinden said the KP demonstrated its ability to respond swiftly to challenges while reinforcing unity across governments, industry, and civil society.

The Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, bringing together global participants, industry leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss transparency, responsible sourcing, and the future of the natural diamond industry.

India commenced the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai under its Chairship, bringing together global participants, observers, and industry stakeholders to discuss monitoring, compliance, sustainability, and consumer confidence in the natural diamond trade.

World Diamond Council President Ronnie VanderLinden called for unity across the natural diamond trade during the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai, highlighting the need for confidence, transparency and collaboration across the industry.

In his address as President of the World Diamond Council, Ronnie Vanderlinden highlighted the urgent need for stronger industry alignment, transparency, and unified messaging to support confidence in natural diamonds amid growing market challenges.

Ronnie VanderLinden reflects on Feriel Zerouki’s transformative presidency at the World Diamond Council, where she pushed the natural diamond industry to confront difficult questions around conflict diamonds, transparency, traceability and accountability.

At the 2026 World Diamond Council AGM in Antwerp, incoming President Ronnie VanderLinden emphasized the need for a unified global message supporting natural diamonds, stronger industry confidence, and continued reforms to the Kimberley Process.

Ronnie VanderLinden, the incoming President of the World Diamond Council, urged the global diamond industry to unite behind one clear message supporting natural diamonds during the WDC Annual General Meeting held in Antwerp, Belgium.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the nodal agency for the Kimberley Process (KP) in India, welcomes India’s election as Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) for 2026.

Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, attended the India–Israel CEOs Forum on 20th November 2025 at Hotel Dan Tel Aviv, following his nomination by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, as a representative from the Indian side. During the visit, he also met Mr. Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry, Israel.