The National Bank of Moldova published an account of Governor Anca Dragu’s meeting with representatives of France’s Ministry of the Economy and Finance and the French Embassy in Moldova during a French macroeconomic mission in Chisinau. The discussions focused on recent macroeconomic developments, financial sector stability, modernization of payment infrastructure and the central bank’s progress in aligning Moldova’s financial framework with European standards. In that context, the governor highlighted Moldova’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area, saying it enables euro payments to be made to European standards and has generated savings of more than EUR 10 million for the national economy in the first eight months of operational connectivity. The meeting also covered the development of the MIA instant payments system launched in March 2024, the National Bank of Moldova’s contribution to reforms under the European Union Growth Plan for Moldova through financial legislation, regulation and supervision, and ongoing alignment with the European Union acquis in financial services, payments, banking, insurance, digital operational resilience and central bank independence. The governor also pointed to the importance of securing recognition of the equivalence of Moldova’s banking prudential framework with European Union standards, while the two sides reviewed cooperation with Banque de France under the memorandum of understanding signed on Jan. 17, 2025.
National Bank of Moldova2026-06-23
National Bank of Moldova outlines SEPA savings above EUR 10 million and EU alignment in talks with French delegation
The National Bank of Moldova said talks with a French delegation covered macroeconomic conditions, financial stability, payment-system modernization and progress toward European Union standards. The bank highlighted that SEPA integration has produced more than EUR 10 million in savings in its first eight operational months and also reviewed development of the MIA instant payments system. Discussions also touched on Moldova’s financial-sector reform agenda and cooperation with Banque de France.