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GJEPC Delegation Explores Trade Opportunities With Uzbekistan At Tashkent Networking Meet
A 10-member Indian Gems and Jewellery Delegation Engaged With More Than 60 Stakeholders From The Jewellery Trade, Government Bodies, Customs Authorities and Industry Associations To Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties
A 10-member Indian gems and jewellery delegation participated in a high-level networking event in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, engaging with more than 60 stakeholders from the jewellery trade, government bodies, customs authorities and industry associations to strengthen bilateral trade ties.
The Indian delegation was led by Sohil Kothari, Convenor – SEZ Sub-committee, GJEPC, who outlined the objectives of the visit and reaffirmed India’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Uzbekistan’s gems and jewellery sector.
The event opened with a welcome address by Her Excellency Smita Pant, Ambassador of India to Uzbekistan, who emphasised the importance of closer economic engagement between the two countries.
Among the key dignitaries in attendance were Roziboyev, Head of the Department of Supporting Business at the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan, along with other Customs Committee officials; Alisher Shaykhov, Advisor to the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan; and Nodir Mirahmedov, Chairman of the Jewellery Association of Uzbekistan.
During the networking session, the GJEPC delegation showcased India’s strengths across the gems and jewellery value chain, highlighting the country’s manufacturing capabilities, export expertise and comprehensive industry ecosystem. The presentation also focused on opportunities to deepen trade cooperation, facilitate business partnerships and enhance collaboration between Indian and Uzbek jewellery companies.
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VICENZAORO Rewards Excellence:The VO Awards Will Be Back For The Second Edition
Entries Open Until 30 November For ICON, LOOK and CREATION Exhibitors. The Awards Ceremony Will Take Place At VOJ27.The Finalist Creations, Selected By A Jury Of Experts, Will Be On Display At VOJ27; The Media, Exhibitors and Buyers Will Also Cast Votes For The Winners.
– Vicenzaoro’s official VO Awards will be back for their second edition to celebrate the craftsmanship, manufacturing expertise, drive for innovation and commitment to sustainability of exhibitors at Italian Exhibition Group’s international event, a leading reference for the gold, jewellery and watchmaking sector for over 70 years.
Entries are already open. Bands from the ICON, LOOK and CREATION communities can place their entries up until 30th November by completing the relevant product form and submitting the required materials. The winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on the evening of Sunday 17th January at Vicenzaoro January (15–19 January 2027).
The VO Awards were established with the aim of giving Vicenzaoro exhibitors an exclusive platform at the January edition, the first event on the industry’s global calendar, on which to display their creations: jewellery that embodies excellence and points the way forward for the industry and the market, a factor that sets the offer and spirit of this international benchmark jewellery show apart.
Matteo Farsura said:

“As part of the Vicenzaoro ecosystem the VO Awards enhance manufacturing excellence, the care taken in selecting materials, the capacity for innovation and a sustainable approach. An original initiative designed to strengthen our community and consolidate the trade show’s role as a hub where tradition, innovation, craftsmanship, talent, art and industry converge, creating value through relationships across the entire supply chain.”
THE VO AWARDS CATEGORIES
Ten competition categories represent the various aspects of gold, jewellery and silver manufacturing, in keeping with the Vicenzaoro – The Jewellery Boutique Show format, which divides the exhibition offer into thematic communities based on brand identity, positioning and communication style.
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