March 01, 2008	Saturday	Safar 22, 1429

KARACHI: Feb 29: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged Pakistani gems and jewellery exporters’ participation in IIJS Signature fair, Goa, from February 29 to March 3.

A statement issued by the company on Friday said the delegation comprising of 36 Pakistani gems and jewellery exporters is being led by one of the directors of the company.

The PGJDC has assisted the participants by arranging business visas, hospitality and accommodation for them.

The IIJS Signature has invited a select 250 exhibitors, comprising the most reputed jewellery companies in the Indian industry.

The objective of Pakistani delegation to attend this exhibition is to have the continuity of presence in the Indian jewellery market and to build on contacts developed in 2006 and 2007.

The Pakistani businessmen would also learn about the developments taking place in the Indian gems and jewellery sector through the years.

Pakistani delegates would interact with the representative bodies of the jewellery sector to explore the avenues for the uplift of gems and jewellery sector in Pakistan.--APP