BU ECAs in the Asia Pacific Region affirm commitment to collaboration on ESG at 12th annual CEO Meeting of the RCG (Regional Cooperation Group)

22/11/2023
Press Release

This week in Bangkok, EXIM Thailand hosted the 12th CEO Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Group (RCG)

The RCG holds an annual forum for Berne Union member Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) in the Asia-Pacific to exchange views and discuss ways to expand cooperation.

The focus of the latest meeting was on seeking ways to assist business sectors in adapting to the rapidly changing global circumstances within the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework.

BU Secretary General, Paul Heaney, attended the meeting as an observer, presenting an overview of current trends in the export credit insurance business of BU members.

See below a press release issued by the hosts following the meeting.

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Press Release: 12th Annual RCG CEO Forum in Bangkok

https://www.berneunion.org

the 12th Annual RCG CEO Forum was hosted in Bangkok this week by EXIM Thailand

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