Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery industry.

The meeting was held on January 27 at the Parliament complex chaired by Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva and attended by Deputy Ministers Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne, and Nishantha Jayaweera, along with Members of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake, Harshana Rajakaruna, Nimal Palihena, and Wijesiri Basnayake.

Representatives from several organizations representing different segments of the gem and jewellery industry and the business sector briefed the committee on the challenges currently confronting the industry.

According to the Department of C...