The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia reported that Governor Trajko Slaveski made a working visit to the Bank of England in London to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange expert experience, with a particular focus on the management of North Macedonia’s monetary gold reserves held at the Bank of England. The agenda included meetings with Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and other senior officials, and a visit to the Bank of England’s vault to review operational procedures for storing and handling monetary gold, security arrangements, and the options available for accessing the London over-the-counter gold market. Discussions with Chief Economist Hugh Pill and Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden also covered current challenges in implementing monetary policy and technological innovation in the financial sector. The visit was organised by the Bank of England’s Centre for Central Banking Studies.
National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia 2025-12-01
National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia deepens cooperation with the Bank of England through a working visit focused on monetary gold reserves
Governor Trajko Slaveski of the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia visited the Bank of England to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise, focusing on managing North Macedonia's monetary gold reserves. Meetings with Bank of England officials addressed operational procedures for gold storage, security, and access to the London gold market, alongside discussions on monetary policy challenges and financial sector innovation.