Indonesia Eximbank Strengthens Regional Trade Integration at AEBF 2025

Strategic Partnerships Forge New Opportunities

Indonesia Eximbank, as Indonesia's Export Financing Institution (LPEI), played a significant role in the 30th Annual Meeting of The Asian Exim Bank Forum (AEBF) held in Kerala, India from November 17-20, 2025. The event brought together Exim Bank leaders from across Asia to strengthen collaboration, share experiences, and accelerate intra-regional trade.

Key Agreements and Collaborations

1. Joint Statement with UK Export Finance (UKEF): UKEF will provide technical support for Indonesia's accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), focusing on three Export Credit Group (ECG) instruments: anti-bribery, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and sustainable financing for Indonesian projects abroad.
2. MoU with Export Finance Australia (EFA): The collaboration includes co-financing, funding support, and technical expertise related to credit schemes, guarantees, and insurance to strengthen Indonesia Eximbank's readiness to meet OECD standards.
3. Capacity Building Support from Export-Import Bank of India: The Offer Letter includes support to study best practices in SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) financing.

Bilateral Meetings Yield Concrete Collaboration Opportunities

Several bilateral meetings during AEBF resulted in potential collaborations: AfrEximbank (African Export-Import Bank) identified joint projects in Africa involving Indonesian companies, particularly in infrastructure, manufacturing, and services. Export Development Canada (EDC) noted around 300 Canadian Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies operating in Indonesia, with plans to identify export-oriented companies for collaborative financing and guarantee schemes between Indonesia Eximbank and EDC. Export-Import Bank of Malaysia discussed joint projects to strengthen Indonesia-Malaysia regional supply chains.

Strengthening Regional Trade Integration

Sukatmo Padmosukarso, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Acting Executive Director of Indonesia Eximbank, emphasized the importance of regional collaboration for national exports. With over 70% of Indonesia's trade within the Asian region, Indonesia Eximbank is committed to ensuring exporters can optimally utilize regional integration. The bank focuses on adopting best practices from global Exim Banks and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) to fulfill its mandate while maintaining prudence and risk appetite.

Indonesia's Export Performance and Future Prospects

In 2024, Indonesia's exports reached USD 266.5 billion, with a presence in over 180 countries. Indonesia Eximbank continues to support inclusive growth and regional supply chain resilience through financing, guarantees, insurance, and consulting services. The bank is poised to expand collaborations, strengthen co-financing, and promote new projects in Asia and Africa through sustainable partnerships with various Exim Banks and ECAs.