The Berne Union is aiming at promoting export credit and investment insurance.
The aims of the Berne Union include
- international acceptance of sound principles of export credit insurance
- establishing and maintaining repayment discipline in international trade
- international co-operation to promote a favourable investment environment
- development and maintenance of sound principles of foreign investment insurance
- exchange of information and experience concerning commercial and political risks and related subjects.
The members of the Berne Union achieve these objectives by
- exchanging information and making available to the Union the information which it needs to accomplish its purposes
- adhering to the credit terms and similar standards specified in a series of agreements
- continually exchanging advice, conducting studies and participating in joint projects
- working together closely and, when necessary, taking co-ordinated action
- co-operating with other international institutions concerned with these topics.