On July 1st, Mr. Vijay Rupani , Chief Minister of the State of Gujarat, India, visited the Diamond and met with the President of the Diamond Exchange, Mr. Yoram Dvash, IDI Chairman Mr. Boaz Moldawsky, President of the Manufacturers' Association, Mr. Kobi Kore, Vice President, Mr. Hezi Bloom and other members of management.
At the ceremony, President Mr. Yoram Dvash referred to the special relationship with India and said: "For 40 years there has been a strong and unique bond between the Diamantaires community and that of Israel- as businesses and communities, that brings growth and prosperity both industries."
He noted that he believed that the connection continued and strengthened following the visit of Israel's Prime Minister's delegation to India last January, In addition, he reminded the Minister and the attendees that 11 years ago, Mr. Neranda Doddards Moody, his predecessor and current Prime Minister of India, also visited our Diamond exchange.
"The friendship between Israel and India is well known in the world, and the diamond industry is a central part of this relationship thanks to its success and its skilled manpower, and I am grateful for that," saidMr. Vijay Rupani.
India's Deputy Chief of Mission in Israel, Dr. Anju Kumar, who also attended the event, said: "The relationship between Israel and India is like a gemstone, and we want to keep its sparkle alive. We at the embassy want to help with every problem. We are doing our best to shorten the procedure of work permits in order to facilitate trade between countries. "
"I wish you a continued successful visit to the State of Israel and bless us all for another 40 years (at least) of good social and business relations," said President Yoram Dvash.
