US EditionIndia to Lead Kimberley Process: A Step Toward Conflict-Free Diamonds
India will lead the Kimberley Process in 2026, overseeing over 99% of the global rough diamond trade to enhance transparency and consumer trust in conflict-free diamonds.
- On Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry confirmed India will assume the Kimberley Process Chair from January 1, 2026, after serving as Vice Chair from December 25, 2025.
- The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, created January 1, 2003, is a tripartite initiative of governments, the international diamond industry and civil society to prevent trade in `conflict diamonds`; it currently counts 60 participants, with the European Union as a single participant.
- As KP Chair in 2026, India will prioritise strengthening governance, advancing digital certification and traceability, and enhancing transparency through data-driven monitoring.
- Officials framed the appointment as a reaffirmation of India's role in global diamond governance through reform and consensus, with Goyal welcoming the decision as a sign of trust in Modi's trade commitments.
- This will be the third time India has led the KP, with the forum's 60 participants and the European Union counted as one, highlighting India’s recurring governance role.
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Jaishankar lauds Indias Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process; says it reaffirms role in global governance of diamond trade - The Tribune
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday welcomed India's selection as the Chair of the UN-backed Kimberley Process (KP) starting in 2026, terming it a reaffirmation of India's role in global governance of the diamond trade.
Jaishankar lauds India's Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process; says it reaffirms role in global governance of diamond trade
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday welcomed India's selection as the Chair of the UN-backed Kimberley Process (KP) starting in 2026, terming it a reaffirmation of India's role in global governance of the diamond trade.
Kimberley Process Finally Secures 2026 Chair
India will take on chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2026, following more than a year of conflict over which country would assume that position. It will be India’s third time heading the initiative, which governs the international rough-diamond trade. The KP elected the country, which is a founding participant, through a consensus vote on December 5, India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said Thursday. At the same…
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