Vice President Chen Bin noted in his speech that under the current complex international political and economic situation, the Chinese government has acted promptly to introduce a package of policies and effective measures to stabilize the domestic economy, including expanding investment, boosting consumption and creating jobs. In face of the challenges confronting global demands and supply chains, AEBF members should work closely together, strengthen business cooperation and deepen the integration of finance and technology, so as to support the stable and smooth operation of industrial and supply chains with concerted efforts. In order to achieve sustainable economic development, it is essential to practice ESG concepts and facilitate green economic development and energy transition. Therefore, all AEBF members should increase their support for green development.  

During the forum, AEBF members had in-depth exchanges on post-pandemic economic development, the promotion of ESG, the Green Agenda and other issues. Consensus has been reached on deepening practical cooperation in co-financing, guarantee, trade finance, etc., to jointly tackle challenges confronting global demands and industrial and supply chains under the pandemic impact. AEBF members also agreed to strengthen exchanges and experience sharing in supporting green economy and energy transition, and work together to provide more professional, win-win and even all-win financial solutions for the green and sustainable development of the region.

During the forum, 11 AEBF members signed the Joint Statement on Financial Support to Green Development, which was jointly promoted by China Eximbank and the Export-Import Bank of Malaysia, chairman of this year’s annual meeting. The Statement highlights the significance of green transformation and development, encourages product and institutional innovation in the field of green finance, and expresses common wishes to strengthen international financing cooperation.