CABEI strengthens its presence in Asia with an institutional mission to the Republic of China (Taiwan)

Taipei, October 9, 2025 - The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) reaffirms its commitment to promoting international collaboration and strengthening its ties in Asia through an institutional mission led by its Executive President, Gisela Sánchez.

The visit began with the reopening of CABEI's offices in Taipei, an event attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Lin Chia-Lung (MOFA); the Vice Minister of Finance, Juan Ching-Hwa; and Counselor Lin of the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

During the ceremony, the authorities highlighted the strategic value of the relationship between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and CABEI, as well as its contribution to strengthening economic integration, sustainability, and investment opportunities for member countries.

Since its incorporation in 1992, the Republic of China (Taiwan) has been a pioneer, becoming one of the first non-regional countries to join the Bank. Today, it holds an 11.4% shareholding equivalent to US$776.3 million, consolidating its role as a key partner in promoting sustainable development and international cooperation.

As part of the mission, CABEI's delegation held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Lin Chia-Lung, where new cooperation opportunities in carbon credit projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were discussed. The parties agreed to strengthen collaboration on mitigation and emission reduction initiatives, reaffirming the Bank's leadership in climate action and international cooperation.

During the mission, the delegation held a meeting with Ms. Chuang Tsui-Yun, Minister of Finance and Governor of the CABEI, in which they presented the progress made in the 2025-2029 Institutional Strategy, highlighted the achievements made in 2025, and outlined plans aimed at attracting greater economic growth and increased prosperity. Subsequently, mutual trust and a shared vision of promoting sustainable development in the region were reaffirmed before Central Bank.

The mission continued with a meeting at the Taiwan Carbon Exchange, where mechanisms to mitigate climate change risks and enhance the carbon market were discussed to attract green investment to Central America. In the same context, the delegation met with the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), which recognized CABEI's work in sustainability. During the conversation, there was agreement on promoting decarbonization, strengthening natural capital, and expanding the Bank's international reach through spaces such as SDGs Asia, in addition to strengthening ties with Taiwanese companies.

Subsequently, the results of joint projects were reviewed with the Taiwan ICDF, highlighting financing operations of more than US$222 million, as well as over US$68 million in technical and financial cooperation. The impact of the Taiwan-CABEI Partnership Trust Fund was also highlighted, which has opened up opportunities in areas such as green energy, health, sustainable agriculture, and digital technologies.

Finally, at the meeting with CTBC Bank, mechanisms were discussed to diversify financing and expand access to resources for regional development projects, encouraging investor participation in Central America.

"This institutional mission reaffirms our role as a driver of positive transformation, creating more opportunities for progress and strengthening ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan), a strategic non-regional member for CABEI," said Executive President Gisela Sánchez.

With this agenda, CABEI reaffirms its commitment to generating concrete results that strengthen competitiveness, social well-being, and environmental sustainability in member countries.