India to Chair Kimberley Process (KP) 2026

India to Chair Kimberley Process (KP) 2026

India to assume KP Chair from Jan 1, 2026, for the 3rd time.
Other role: Vice-Chair from Dec 25, 2025.
Objective: Curb conflict diamond trade; promote transparency.
Nodal agency: GJEPC.
KP established in 2003, involves 86 countries, covers 99% of global rough diamond trade.