President of India inaugurates Diamond Jubilee celebrations of ECGC
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that a robust, vibrant and well-functioning ECGC can be an enabler for putting the country back on a high export growth path.
The President said that in the present day context the role of an Export Credit Agency (ECA) is of central importance in international trade and investment flows.
"These institutions are, in a manner of speaking, akin to policy instruments at the disposal of the sovereign to ensure adequate and timely support to national exports by way of extending credit, insurance and guarantees. They develop the platform upon which exporters and bankers sustain existing markets in addition to exploring new markets. Absence of an ECA adds to the underlying political, economic and financial uncertainty. ECAs offer more than just trade credit insurance. Their role in an economy is multifaceted with protection against risks, enabling access to bank finance, information and expertise in trade finance," the President said.
Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State (I/C) for Commerce and Industry; Rita Teaotia, Commerce Secretary and Geetha Muralidhar, CMD, ECGC were also present.
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