IFAD Vice President Gérardine Mukeshimana Visits Agricultural Development Bank of China

On the morning of 14 October 2025, Du Yankun, Strategic Director of the Agricultural Development Bank of China (ADBC), welcomed Gérardine Mukeshimana, Vice President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and her delegation at ADBC headquarters. Senior officials and key staff from ADBC’s Departments of Rural Revitalization, International Cooperation, Investment, and Credit Management, along with representatives from IFAD’s China office, also participated in the meeting.

Both sides shared overviews of their operations and recent strategic plans and confirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation through the Agri-PDB Platform. The Platform’s strategic position makes it an ideal vehicle to promote green finance among public development banks (PDBs), with ADBC recognized as a leader in this field.

Du Yankun emphasized that both institutions are committed to food security and agricultural and rural development. Highlighting their aligned mandates and areas of support, he noted the broad potential for collaboration and expressed hope for further experience sharing and joint initiatives to advance global poverty reduction and the Zero Hunger vision.

Vice President Mukeshimana commended ADBC’s achievements in safeguarding national food security and consolidating poverty alleviation results. She welcomed ADBC’s continued sharing of best practices and advanced experience with international peers through the Agri-PDB Platform and expressed interest in exploring collaboration opportunities in China-focused investment projects.

The meeting reinforced the shared commitment of ADBC, IFAD, and the Agri-PDB Platform to deepen cooperation, promote green finance, and support sustainable rural development globally.