Armenia may have a role in the global jewelry industry, The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) president said.

“Due to its significant geographic location, Armenia seems to be a gateway to Asia and farther,” Gaetano Cavalieri said in conversation with a PanARMENIANet reporter.

He further noted that Armenia may play its vital role in the globalizing world.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan attended Yerevan-hosted jewellery exhibition October 29. At the event, organized by the Armenian Jewellers Association (AJA), President Sargsyan spoke of a possibility to continue activities in free economic zones being created in the country.

The exhibit to last through October 31 was dated to 15th anniversary of AJA formation. As AJA head Gagik Gevorkian told journalists, Armenia will for the first time be celebrating the National Jeweler’s Day this year.

The exhibit features works of U.S., Russian, Thai, Lebanese, Indian, Turkish, Chinese, Australian jewellery masters.