TEHRAN – The second edition of the International Specialized Exhibition of Gemstones, Machinery & Related Equipment is currently underway at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds, with participation from domestic and foreign activists in the gemstone industry, said Farzad Ojani, an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

He pointed out that the event started on August 28 and will run until August 31, IRNA reported. 

Ojani said that the exhibition is not only a ground for showcasing the capabilities of Iranian artisans, but also an opportunity for promoting exports and increasing global cooperation in the gemstone industry. 

The event also includes side programs such as specialized meetings, exchange of knowledge and experience among experts, and presentation of the latest scientific and technological achievements, he added.

The Ministry’s Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Department hosts 20 artisans from provinces of Tehran, East Azarbaijan, and Khorasan Razavi, who have been provided with free space as part of special support, he pointed out. 

He continued that it is a strategic opportunity to strengthen economic diplomacy, develop exports, and expand international cooperation in the gemstone industry. 

Among the prominent names and institutions present at this event are the Iran Mines and Mineral Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), the Mineral Application Research Center of West of Iran, the Iranian Mineral Processing Research Center, Tehran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, Tehran Gold and Jewelry Sellers and Manufacturers Union, Copper Smelting Complex (located in Shahr-e Babak), Iranian Gemstone and Precious Metals Export and Processing Terminal, and reputable galleries and companies in this field. 

The fields of activity of participants cover a wide range: from all kinds of gemstones and jewelry to rough stones, synthetic gemstones, machinery, tools, processing equipment, specialized laboratories, knowledge-based companies, scientific and research institutions, manufacturers of security equipment and safety boxes, specialized service providers, and scientific and specialized publications.

This event is being held with the presence of the representatives from provinces of Khorasan Razavi, Kerman, Yazd, Alborz, East Azarbaijan, North Khorasan, Golestan, Qazvin, South Khorasan, Isfahan, and Markazi; a wide presence that reflects the diversity of national capacities in the gemstone field.

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