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Politics : Israel to U.S. : Now Deal with Syria and Iran

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To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (7069)	2/16/2005 3:38:33 AM
From: GUSTAVE JAEGER	Read Replies (1) of 22250

Re: ...these Zionist Jews are milking their country's assets for Isra'El's benefit at their own countrymen's expense and safety? Well, actually, it's rather the other way around... clue: The economical interests of Antwerp as a global centre for diamond trade Antwerp is rightfully called ‘a Diamond’s Best Friend’. Near enough 80% of all rough diamonds are traded in Antwerp. Besides, more than half of all polished diamonds passes through Antwerp. Antwerp indeed has the best diamond cutters in the world. The highest international quality mark for polished diamonds is called ‘Cut in Antwerp’. The diamond trade in Antwerp realises a turnover of 23.7 billion USD. The diamond industry represents 8% of the overall Belgian and 12% of the Flemish regional export activities. The diamond industry also occupies the third place in the BLEU [Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union] trade balance. The impact of diamond and diamond-related activities on the Belgian labour market is enormous. The flourishing diamond industry in Antwerp provides a large amount of jobs: 30.000 people are directly and indirectly employed in the sector. The central geographical and strategic situation of Antwerp is a huge benefit in maintaining its position as world diamond centre. The four diamond markets in Antwerp each contribute in many ways to the development of the trade and the industry. They are an essential component of the commercial infrastructure of the diamond trade. Antwerp and diamonds. Two concepts on their own. Both are telling their own story in Belgian economical history. But diamonds from Antwerp are also a concept. A concept that immediately evokes a strong but subtle image of exclusivity, dignity and style. Antwerp is undoubtedly the world centre and pivot of the diamond trade and significantly contributes to national economy. The fact that so far Antwerp has been able to keep its position vis-à-vis the overwhelming competition is clear evidence of the dynamic and energetic approach of its diamond merchants. The metropolis also disposes of the necessary individual know-how and industrial skill to maintain its leadership position. Investments in technology and education are the two other cornerstones Antwerp relies upon to compete with other cutting centres in the world and to meet the ever stricter quality standards for finished products. Last but not least investments are made in the field of new sales techniques. Diamond is Antwerp, Antwerp is diamond! conflictdiamonds.com Add to that the opacity of the diamond trade that makes it easy to launder money... and finance the slush funds of political parties...

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