The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (BQK) published an update on Governor Ahmet Ismaili’s meeting in Washington D.C. with Alfred Kammer, Director of the International Monetary Fund’s European Department, focused on recent financial-sector and macroeconomic developments and the continuation of IMF–Kosovo cooperation. The discussion covered progress in strengthening Kosovo’s legal and regulatory framework to bolster the resilience and integrity of the financial system, alongside structural reforms aligned with the BQK Strategic Plan. Governor Ismaili highlighted the successful completion of two key IMF cooperation instruments, the Stand-By Agreement (SBA) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), and outlined measures taken by the BQK to strengthen bank capitalization and sector resilience in the context of global economic and geopolitical developments. Kammer noted progress in maintaining financial stability and stressed deeper cooperation, while the Governor acknowledged IMF support through technical assistance and other programmes.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-04-26
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reaffirms cooperation with the IMF after completing the Stand-By Agreement and Resilience and Sustainability Facility
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported on Governor Ahmet Ismaili's meeting with IMF's European Department Director Alfred Kammer, focusing on financial-sector developments and ongoing IMF–Kosovo cooperation. Discussions included strengthening Kosovo’s legal and regulatory framework, completing the Stand-By Agreement and Resilience and Sustainability Facility, and enhancing bank capitalization. Kammer emphasized financial stability progress and deeper cooperation, with the Governor acknowledging IMF support.