February 12, 2026, Makati City, Philippines – The Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) recently hosted a delegation from the Export-Import Bank of India (India Eximbank) at its headquarters, marking a significant step toward deepening knowledge-sharing ties between the two institutions.
The visiting delegation was led by Ms. Rani Somasundaram, Resident Representative in Singapore, accompanied by Ms. Alfiya Ansari, Manager of the Research and Analysis Group at India Eximbank, Mumbai. They were warmly received by the ADFIAP leadership team, spearheaded by Secretary General Mr. Enrique Florencio and Mr. John Alianza, Head of Business Development & Partnerships.
Exploring Synergies in Development Research
The primary agenda of the meeting was to leverage the combined expertise of both organizations to produce high-value industry intelligence. Mr. Florencio expressed enthusiasm for the potential partnership, noting that the collaboration aims to leverage the research strengths of both India Eximbank and ADFIAP. He emphasized that the ultimate goal is to equip member institutions with data-driven insights to guide decision-making in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
A Focus on Sustainability and Trade
The discussions centered on the potential release of a joint publication. The dialogue, described as highly productive, successfully identified key pillars for the proposed research initiative. The projected publication will focus on regional trade dynamics, sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, and the future of green financing.
There was strong consensus on the relevance of these topics to the Asian market, and the parties agreed that a collaborative research approach would amplify the impact of the findings and support the broader mandate to foster sustainable development across the region.
Next Steps
Both parties expressed optimism about the partnership and agreed to further outline the scope and framework of the joint publication in the coming weeks. This initiative underscores ADFIAP’s ongoing commitment to serving as the knowledge hub for development banking in Asia and the Pacific.