Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo hosts IMF mission for final review of the Stand-By Arrangement and Resilience and Sustainability Facility

The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported that Governor Ahmet Ismaili met an International Monetary Fund mission led by David Amaglobeli as part of the final review of Kosovo’s Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Discussions covered recent financial-sector developments and the implementation of recommendations under the two programmes. The central bank noted it has met the SBA and RSF recommendations within the agreed deadlines, and the IMF mission highlighted the importance of continued implementation to strengthen the stability and sustainability of Kosovo’s financial sector. The exchange also covered the central bank’s institutional and regulatory reform agenda, including work to align with European Union standards, and explored the possibility of potential new IMF arrangements focused on strengthening and reforming the financial system, subject to appropriate consultations and institutional needs. The IMF mission is in Kosovo from 12 to 21 March and is expected to hold thematic discussions with the central bank’s management and staff and meet other institutions in Kosovo.