Core Insights - Cameroon is seeking to strengthen its economic partnership with the African Export-Import Bank, particularly in financing key projects in energy, healthcare, and infrastructure [1][2] - The meeting between Cameroon’s Minister of Economy and the newly appointed president of the bank, Dr. George Elombi, aims to explore new cooperation opportunities [1] Group 1: Project Financing - Cameroon is negotiating financing of 36.6 billion CFA francs (approximately $0.63 million) for a rural solar power project, supplementing an already approved funding of 60.6 billion CFA francs (approximately $1.04 million) for 2024 [1] - A large real estate project is planned with a budget of 250 billion CFA francs (approximately $4.31 million), which includes a regional hospital with 500 beds, a four-star hotel with 200 rooms, a conference center, and the bank's sub-regional headquarters in Yaoundé [1] - The government is also seeking a credit line of €210 million for the national refinery company (Sonara) to ensure the import of petroleum products [1] Group 2: Financial Commitments - The African Export-Import Bank has made financing commitments to Cameroon’s public sector totaling 330 billion CFA francs (approximately $5.69 million), which includes budget support of 130 billion CFA francs (approximately $2.24 million) for 2024 and a loan guarantee of 200 billion CFA francs (approximately $3.45 million) approved in June 2025 [2] - The Cameroonian government aims to leverage the leadership of a national figure at the bank to accelerate the absorption of multilateral financing, positioning the bank as a core partner for infrastructure, agricultural, industrial, and energy projects [2]