The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK) reported that Governor Ahmet Ismaili met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Bo Li and his team to discuss recent economic and financial sector developments and to deepen institutional cooperation. The CBK briefed the IMF on financial sector performance, financial stability conditions and progress on structural reforms, and noted the IMF’s ongoing support for strengthening the CBK’s institutional capacity and mandate delivery. Bo Li assessed Kosovo’s progress in preserving financial stability and the implementation of IMF programmes and mission recommendations, including the use of tools from the most recent programme, and underscored the importance of close IMF-CBK cooperation for economic development and financial system strengthening. The meeting also covered options for addressing recommendations from the updated Financial Sector Stability Review (FSSR), focusing on financial stability mechanisms through a functional review of the operational framework. The CBK delegation will continue bilateral meetings with senior IMF and World Bank representatives during its visit to Washington, D.C.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-10-17
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo meets IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li to advance cooperation on financial stability reforms
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK) met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss economic and financial sector developments and enhance cooperation. Discussions included financial stability, structural reforms, and the implementation of IMF programme recommendations. The CBK will continue meetings with IMF and World Bank officials in Washington, D.C.