Lanka to assist Pakistan gem industry

by Ramani Kangaraarachchi

Sri Lanka will assist Pakistan in training people in the gem industry which will be facilitated under the FTA signed between the two countries. Two well qualified Sri Lankan instructors will leave for Pakistan shortly to train the students at Institute of Gemmology in Pakistan.

Deputy High Commissioner Ishtiaq Andrabi said that Pakistan which has semi precious stones will benefit by this program.

The two countries can also share experience in gem cutting. The policy on visas for students will also be liberalised in the future.

The two countries signed six memorandums of understanding including one on tea and the second on criminal matters and the third on gems.