Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The government aims to make Sri Lanka the world's sapphire hub, said Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti participating in the third International Research Conference organized by the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute held at the Colombo Foundation Institute on Friday (10).

The Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute, operating under the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, carries out activities necessary for the development of the gem and jewellery industry, such as surveying and identifying gem minerals in Sri Lanka, conducting scientific research, manufacturing machinery, providing technical and advisory services, providing training...