The Israeli Diamond Exchange (IDE) issued a letter of thanks, noting Japanese citizen Asaka Shinjiro, who announced his readiness to come to Israel to purchase diamonds, despite the complication of the security situation in the country, IDE reports.
Although Israel faces serious security threats and its cities are subject to rocket attacks, a number of diamond buyers are still in the country and are not in a hurry to leave. Currently, about 90 foreign diamond dealers work at the diamond exchange in Ramat Gan.
As a sign of solidarity with the Israeli government and fellow diamantaires who do not stop their work, within the reach of missile strikes, IDE President Shmuel Schnitzer presented Shinjiro with a special award. During the awards ceremony, the Board of Directors of the Exchange was represented by Deputy President Yaakov Katan, Vice President Yehezkel Blum, General Manager Moti Besser and member of the stock exchange Gal Vered.