As part of China's 7th International Import Expo, the Export-Import Bank of China (Exim Bank) convened a forum focused on strengthening the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through impactful, sustainable partnerships with foreign enterprises. This event, titled “Promoting Belt and Road Development, Forging New Partnerships,” brought together industry leaders, including ACWA Power's Executive VP Lü Yunhe. Lü emphasized ACWA Power's long-term collaboration with Exim Bank and highlighted the BRI's role in fostering prosperity across BRI regions by catalyzing green energy projects, cross-border infrastructure, and financing innovations.

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The partnership, built on ACWA Power's extensive experience in renewable energy and water desalination, positions the firm as a key player in BRI projects, creating momentum in third-party markets along the initiative's route. Since ACWA Power established its Beijing office in 2009, it has partnered with China's leading EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and financial institutions to execute over 40 energy and water projects spanning multiple BRI countries. Lü noted that the shared mission to promote a sustainable, decarbonized future aligns with Exim Bank's role in offering “precise, efficient, and pragmatic” financial solutions to support the BRI's long-term goals.

At a parallel Exim Bank event titled “Connecting the World, Empowering Global Intelligence,” bank President Wang Chunying expressed a commitment to strengthening foreign enterprises'integration into China'’s supply chains and fostering a balanced “dual circulation” economy. The forum, attended by Shanghai Commerce Commission representatives and leading foreign firms, underscored Exim Bank's dedication to enhancing the foreign investment environment in China. Wang noted that Exim Bank's targeted financial support, including specialized trade finance, credit solutions, and consulting, aims to increase the ease of doing business and attract greater levels of foreign direct investment (FDI).

Exim Bank concluded the event by signing a series of cooperation agreements with multinational companies, pledging to offer a comprehensive suite of services—including cross-border financing and advisory solutions—tailored to each enterprise's unique business requirements. These agreements are expected to facilitate FDI and bolster China's import trade, reinforcing the country's strategic openness and commitment to high-quality economic growth.

By strengthening such partnerships, Exim Bank and ACWA Power exemplify the power of strategic, sustainable finance in supporting global development. The coordinated approach between policy-driven finance and corporate expertise sets a strong foundation for advancing the Belt and Road's vision of economic resilience, environmental stewardship, and international cooperation.