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The inauguration ceremony of Gem City Ratnapura – 2025 was held today by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority with the aim of positioning Sri Lanka among the world’s leading gem and jewellery markets. The exhibition showcases a wide variety of gemstones, mining and processing techniques, laboratory services, as well as training and educational opportunities in the sector.

Among those present were Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya; the Chief Incumbent of Sri Pada, Ven. Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero; Deputy Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe; Sabaragamuwa Province Governor Champa Janaki Rajaratne; Members of Parliament representing the district; political authorities; Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Enterprise Development Thilaka Jayasundara; senior government officials; business representatives from the sector; and other distinguished guests.