The National Bank of Moldova published an account of Governor Anca Dragu’s bilateral meeting with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the 2026 IMF and World Bank Constituency Meeting in Bulgaria. The discussion covered Moldova’s cooperation with the IMF, recent macroeconomic developments, institutional strengthening and reforms linked to the country’s European path. Dragu welcomed the staff-level agreement on a new Policy Coordination Instrument and said cooperation with the IMF remains important for macroeconomic stability, institutional reform and EU-related policy work. The release said Dragu also pointed to IMF technical assistance as a priority for implementing Financial Sector Assessment Program recommendations, strengthening the financial stability framework, developing macroprudential policy, modernizing the monetary policy framework and advancing anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing reforms. Another focus was payments modernization, including Moldova’s connection to the Single Euro Payments Area and the National Bank of Moldova’s instant payment system MIA. According to the release, SEPA transfers generated more than EUR 10 million in savings in the first 10 months after becoming operational, while MIA has expanded instant 24/7 leu payments for individuals, companies and public institutions. The meeting also addressed the National Bank of Moldova’s contribution to the EU Growth Plan reform agenda, including financial legislation, capital market development, regulatory modernization and work toward recognition of Moldova’s banking prudential framework as equivalent to European Union standards.
National Bank of Moldova2026-06-19
National Bank of Moldova welcomes IMF policy coordination agreement and cites EUR 10 million in SEPA savings in IMF talks
The National Bank of Moldova said Governor Anca Dragu used a meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to welcome the staff-level agreement on a new Policy Coordination Instrument and discuss Moldova’s reform agenda. The release also highlighted IMF technical assistance priorities and payments modernization, including more than EUR 10 million in savings from SEPA transfers in the first 10 months of operation. MIA instant payments and further alignment with European Union financial standards were also part of the discussion.