JEDDAH: The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, is pleased to host a high-level Panel Discussion (HLPD) during the Private Sector Forum of the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the theme “De-Risking Trade & Investment for Regional Prosperity,” which will be held on Thursday, 18 June 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00.
The session will bring together government officials, financial institutions, export credit agencies, investors, and development partners to discuss how risk mitigation solutions can mobilize private capital, strengthen regional integration, and support sustainable growth across Azerbaijan and the wider OIC region.
With Azerbaijan’s strategic location between Europe and Asia, and its growing role in connectivity, logistics, renewable energy, infrastructure, and non-oil economic diversification, the HLPD will highlight practical opportunities for de-risked investment and cross-border cooperation. The discussion will also showcase how ICIEC’s Shariah-compliant political risk insurance and credit enhancement solutions can help address investment barriers, enhance investor confidence, and unlock financing for priority development projects.
ICIEC’s CEO, Dr. Khalid Khalafalla, stated, “This high-level panel discussion is an important platform to advance dialogue and partnerships around regional integration. Through its risk mitigation solutions, ICIEC helps turn investment opportunities into bankable projects that support trade, investment, and sustainable development across Member States.”