The National Bank of Moldova said First Deputy Governor Petru Rotaru participated from 5 to 7 June 2026 in the 35th annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Board of Governors in Riga. The plenary session reviewed the 2026 to 2028 Strategic Implementation Plan under the EBRD Strategic and Capital Framework 2026 to 2030, which covers continued support for Ukraine, sustainable infrastructure, innovation, private sector development, strategic connectivity, a wider local presence and a gradual expansion of operations in other regions of interest. Alongside Moldova's national delegation, Rotaru also held bilateral meetings with officials from Latvia, the EBRD, the US Treasury, Lithuania, Norway and Turkey. The discussions focused on progress in reforms linked to European Union accession, the status of technical assistance projects provided by external partners, and possible new support mechanisms to strengthen the resilience and stability of Moldova's domestic financial and banking sector.