India to take over as Chair of Kimberly Process from Jan 1: Commerce Ministry

NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday said that the Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary has selected India to assume as Chairperson of the Kimberley Process from January 1, 2026.

Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that India’s selection reflects global trust in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s commitment to promoting integrity and transparency in international trade.

As Vice Chair in 2025 and Chair in 2026, India will work closely with all participants and observers to reinforce confidence in the Kimberley Process, ensure rule-based compliance, and enhance its credibility, in line with its core objectives and evolving global expectations, while working towards making the KP a more inclusive and effective multilateral framework.

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