The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Türk Eximbank Sign US$ 200 Million Financing Facility
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a US$ 200 million Syndicated Murabaha Financing with Türk Eximbank to support the trade financing needs of the private sector, further strengthening SMEs export competitiveness and contributing to the Country’s sustainable economic growth.
The new facility is designed to expand access to trade financing for export-oriented SMEs and private sector clients, supporting jobs and driving sustainable economic growth. Through this strategic collaboration, a large number of enterprises, particularly export-oriented SMEs, will benefit from improved access to Islamic trade finance solutions. This signing marks another significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between ITFC and Türk Eximbank, which began in 2009. Over the years, ITFC has approved approximately US$3.7 billion in financing for Türk Eximbank. These interventions have contributed significantly in promoting export competitiveness, strengthening local industries, and advancing broader socio-economic development across the country.
The newly extended US$ 200 million financing facility underscores ITFC’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Türk Eximbank and advancing the shared vision of fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Türkiye through enhanced trade and private sector empowerment.
Background Information
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation is an autonomous entity within the Islamic Development Bank Group created with the purpose of advancing trade to improve the economic condition and livelihood of people across the Islamic world. ITFC has consolidated all the trade finance businesses that used to be handled by various windows within the IDB Group. It commenced operations in Muharram 1429H (January 2008G). The consolidation of the IDB Group’s trade finance activities under a single umbrella increased the Corporation’s efficiency in service delivery by enabling rapid response to customer needs in a market-driven business environment.