The National Bank of Moldova published an update on Governor Anca Dragu’s meeting with France’s ambassador to Moldova, Dominique Waag, focused on the macroeconomic situation, bilateral cooperation and the central bank’s role in Moldova’s European integration. The governor reiterated the central bank’s intention to closely monitor domestic and external economic developments and to use monetary policy tools to support financial stability. The update pointed to the benefits of aligning Moldova’s legislative framework with European Union standards, citing strengthened regulation and improved assessment and supervisory mechanisms in the financial sector, and referenced Moldova’s recent inclusion in the Single Euro Payments Area. It also highlighted intensified cooperation with the Banque de France under a memorandum of understanding signed earlier in 2025, including technical assistance on cash management, operational digitisation and modernisation of IT infrastructure. The release noted France’s openness to expanding bilateral cooperation and referenced a recent official visit to France by a National Bank of Moldova delegation led by the governor.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-04-02
National Bank of Moldova highlights expanded Banque de France cooperation in meeting with France’s ambassador
The National Bank of Moldova reported on Governor Anca Dragu’s meeting with France’s ambassador, focusing on macroeconomic issues, bilateral cooperation, and Moldova’s European integration. The update emphasized aligning Moldova’s legislative framework with EU standards and highlighted intensified cooperation with the Banque de France, including technical assistance on cash management and IT infrastructure modernization. France is willing to expand bilateral cooperation.