STATEMENT ON EX-IM BANK FINANCING PROGRAMS IN ARGENTINA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2001
Media Contact Name/Phone
Cheryl Crispen (202) 565-3201

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is open for short- and medium-term financing in both the public and private sectors to support U.S. exports to Argentina.

Ex-Im Bank also is open in Argentina for long-term structured financing arrangements such as Ex-Im Bank's project finance program, asset-based aircraft leases, and other financing arrangements that offer a reasonable assurance of repayment.