The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported that its Governor, Ahmet Ismaili, participated in the official ceremony marking the leadership change at the Austrian National Bank (Oesterreichische Nationalbank, OeNB), with Robert Holzmann handing over to newly appointed Governor Martin Kocher. The ceremony brought together senior Austrian government officials and representatives from international financial institutions, including a member of the European Central Bank Executive Board and central bank governors from France, Slovenia and Slovakia. The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo also highlighted its long-standing cooperation with OeNB on financial stability, research and capacity building, and their coordination through a shared constituency at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, with Ismaili thanking OeNB for the cooperation to date and reaffirming a commitment to deepen collaboration.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-09-04
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo governor attends Austrian National Bank leadership handover to Martin Kocher
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo announced Governor Ahmet Ismaili's participation in the Austrian National Bank's leadership transition ceremony, where Martin Kocher succeeded Robert Holzmann. The event included senior Austrian officials and international financial representatives. The Central Bank emphasized ongoing cooperation with the Austrian National Bank on financial stability and capacity building, reaffirming a commitment to deepen collaboration.