Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli spoke at the Sustainable Finance Summit 2026 held in Dhaka today. Photo : Embassy

DHAKA, May 14, 2006 (BSS) - Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli today said promoting innovative financing in emerging economies remains one of 
Switzerland's priority areas, underscoring the importance of blended and sustainable finance for inclusive economic growth and climate resilience.

He made the remarks while addressing the Sustainable Finance Summit 2026 held in the capital today, which brought together more than 200 stakeholders from 
development, finance, policy and private sectors to discuss opportunities and challenges in Bangladesh's sustainable finance landscape.

"Switzerland is a global pioneer in supporting impact enterprises, catalytic funds and entrepreneurship programmes that combine public purpose with market 
discipline," Renggli said.

He said platforms like the summit play a crucial role in strengthening partnerships, exchanging ideas and transforming ambition into action, while 
helping create a favourable investment climate marked by legal security, regulatory predictability and a level playing field.

The ambassador said sustainable finance is no longer a niche agenda, but an essential pillar for building an inclusive, resilient and future-ready 
economic foundation.

He also praised Bangladesh's progress in climate resilience and financial inclusion and expressed optimism that the summit would help unlock new 
investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.

Stakeholders at the summit said blended and sustainable financing are essential for supporting economic growth, addressing climate-related risks 
and expanding social welfare initiatives.

According to recent data, sustainable financing in Bangladesh reached Taka 83.75 billion during the October-December quarter of 2025, accounting for 
35.87 percent of total disbursed loans.

The summit was organised by LightCastle Partners with support from the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, the United Nations Capital Development 
Fund, Truvalu Bangladesh, and Startup Bangladesh Limited.