**Executive Summary**
The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, focusing on transparency, governance, and operational reforms within the natural diamond sector. The four-day meeting centered on the "3Cs"—Credibility, Compliance, and Consumer Confidence—to strengthen the global diamond value chain. These discussions serve as a precursor to the KP Plenary scheduled to be held in New Delhi later this year.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Core Objectives and Theme**
* The meeting operated under the theme of the "3Cs": Credibility, Compliance, and Consumer Confidence.
* India reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring natural diamonds remain a symbol of trust and responsibility.
* The KP Certification Scheme, established under UN Resolution 55/56, remains the primary global initiative to prevent conflict diamonds from entering legitimate trade.
**Operational Reforms and Governance**
* Detailed deliberations were held by Working Groups and Committees regarding monitoring, technical processes, governance, and statistics.
* Discussions focused on strengthening transparency and improving operational mechanisms across the diamond value chain.
* The meeting addressed the specific needs of artisanal production to reinforce trust in the sector.
**Strategic Communication and Outreach**
* The Intersessional emphasized the need for enhanced communication to convey the positive impact of the KP to end consumers.
* Outreach efforts will focus on highlighting responsible sourcing practices and livelihood support in producing nations.
* The KP continues to utilize a tripartite structure, bringing together governments, industry, and civil society for consensus-based decision-making.
**Impact Analysis**
**KP Participants and Observers**
**Impact**
They are part of an evolving global marketplace that requires stricter adherence to transparency and governance reforms.
**Action Required**
Must continue collaborative discussions on technical and monitoring processes and participate in the upcoming KP Plenary in New Delhi.
**Industry Stakeholders (Cutting, Polishing, and Trade)**
**Impact**
As the sector sustains millions of livelihoods, industry players are affected by shifting consumer expectations regarding ethical sourcing.
**Action Required**
Need to adopt reinforced responsible sourcing practices and support transparency initiatives to maintain consumer confidence.
**Producing Nations and Artisanal Communities**
**Impact**
These groups are directly impacted by policies regarding artisanal production and the KP’s focus on development outcomes and livelihood support.
**Action Required**
Must align with updated operational mechanisms and monitoring standards discussed during the Intersessional to ensure legitimate market access.
Key Entities Referenced
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme: A global initiative and framework established to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate trade and to ensure responsible sourcing in the natural diamond supply chain.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: The primary Indian government ministry responsible for hosting the 2026 Kimberley Process meetings and overseeing India's Chairship of the global initiative.
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 55/56: The foundational international resolution passed in 2000 that established the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
Shri Piyush Goyal: The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry who defined the policy theme of '3Cs'—Credibility, Compliance, and Consumer Confidence—for the natural diamond sector.
Mumbai and New Delhi: The central locations hosting the 2026 Kimberley Process Intersessional and Plenary meetings under India’s Chairship.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026
Concludes in Mumbai Under India’s Chairship
with Focus on Future of Natural Diamond Sector
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal
Reaffirms India’s Commitment to Strengthening Credibility,
Compliance and Consumer Confidence in the Natural
Diamond Sector
Intersessional Focuses on Transparency, Governance and
Operational Reforms in Natural Diamond Trade
Posted On: 15 MAY 2026 11:53AM by PIB Delhi
The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship,
bringing together representatives from KP Participants, Observers, industry stakeholders and civil society
organisations for four days of deliberations on the future of the natural diamond sector.
Welcoming the conclusion of the Intersessional, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush
Goyal said India, as the world’s leading centre for diamond cutting and polishing, recognises the vital role
of the KP in ensuring that natural diamonds remain a symbol of trust, responsibility and shared prosperity.
He said that under India’s Chairship, the country remains firmly committed to advancing the 3Cs –
Credibility, Compliance and Consumer Confidence – and to working with all Participants and
stakeholders to strengthen the KP’s relevance in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
The Minister further said the natural diamond sector sustains millions of livelihoods across producing,
processing and consuming nations, and India will continue to champion a KP that is robust, transparent
and responsive to both industry and consumer expectations.
Held under India’s Chairship theme of the 3Cs – Credibility, Compliance and Consumer Confidence – the
Intersessional advanced discussions on strengthening trust, transparency and cooperation within the
Kimberley Process framework.
During the Intersessional, Working Groups and Committees held detailed discussions on monitoring,
technical processes, governance, statistics and artisanal production, with a sustained focus on
strengthening transparency, improving operational mechanisms and reinforcing trust across the natural
diamond value chain.
KP Chair 2026 Mr. Suchindra Misra said the progress achieved during the Mumbai Intersessional
reflected the shared commitment of Participants and Observers towards keeping the Kimberley Process
credible, relevant and responsive to the evolving dynamics of global diamond trade and consumerexpectations. He emphasized that trust remains the foundation of the natural diamond trade and
highlighted the importance of reinforcing the Kimberley Process as a pillar of responsible sourcing,
transparency and confidence across the diamond value chain.
The Intersessional also highlighted the importance of enhancing communication and outreach efforts to
better convey the positive impact of the Kimberley Process to end consumers, including responsible
sourcing practices, development outcomes and livelihood support across producing nations and
communities.
The discussions held during the Intersessional will carry forward into the KP Plenary scheduled to be held
in New Delhi later this year, with a continued focus on credibility, compliance and consumer confidence
under India’s Chairship through 2026.
The meeting witnessed participation from KP Participants, the World Diamond Council, Civil Society
Coalition members, industry bodies and other stakeholders. The Chair underlined that the Kimberley
Process’ unique tripartite structure and consensus-based approach, bringing together governments,
industry and civil society, continues to be one of its key strengths.
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, established under United Nations General Assembly
Resolution 55/56 of 2000, is a global initiative aimed at preventing conflict diamonds from entering
legitimate trade and promoting responsible sourcing across the natural diamond supply chain.
As a leading global centre for diamond cutting and polishing, India reaffirmed its commitment to the
objectives of the Kimberley Process and to promoting transparency, sustainability and responsible
practices in the natural diamond sector.
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Abhishek Dayal/ Garima Singh/ Ishita Biswas
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