<h1>EU and India Propose Joint Leadership Plan for Kimberley Process, Emphasizing Stability and Cooperation with UN and Industry.</h1> The European Union and India have jointly proposed a leadership plan for the Kimberley Process (KP), with the EU set to be KP Vice-Chair in 2017 and Chair in 2018, while India will be Vice-Chair in 2018 and Chair in 2019. This coordinated proposal aims to ensure stability and avoid conflicts within the KP. Both parties emphasized goals such as enhancing cooperation with the UN, strengthening KP implementation, and engaging with industry and civil society. The proposal aligns with the amended rules for selecting KP Vice-Chair candidates, with formal applications to follow the official call for nominations.