The National Bank of Moldova reported on meetings between its delegation, led by Governor Anca Dragu, and senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. Discussions covered Moldova’s macroeconomic developments and outlook, the authorities’ efforts toward a new IMF programme, and the central bank’s reform agenda linked to European integration and financial stability. The dialogue also addressed Moldova–IMF cooperation on economic and structural policies, including measures under the Moldova Growth Plan for 2025–2027. The National Bank highlighted priorities to align national legislation with the European Union acquis and international financial standards, strengthen governance, and implement recommendations from the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), and it noted Moldova’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The bilateral meetings are due to continue with IMF Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura during the Spring Meetings taking place on 13–18 April 2026.
National Bank of Moldova 2026-04-15
National Bank of Moldova engages IMF leadership on a new programme and EU integration reform agenda at the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings
The National Bank of Moldova met senior International Monetary Fund officials during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings to discuss Moldova’s macroeconomic outlook, a prospective new IMF programme, and the central bank’s reform agenda linked to European integration and financial stability. Discussions focused on cooperation under the Moldova Growth Plan 2025–2027, alignment of national legislation with the European Union acquis and international standards, governance strengthening, implementation of Financial Sector Assessment Program recommendations, and accession to the Single Euro Payments Area.