Governor of National Bank of Moldova in Washington says country counts on IMF's support to strengthen a resilient financial sector, capable of attracting investment, supporting economic development

Moldova is counting on the support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in order to strengthen a resilient financial sector, capable of attracting investments and supporting economic development. Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) Anca Dragu has made statements to this effect, who held meetings in Washington with IMF leaders.

Thus, the delegation of Moldova held discussions with Alfred Kammer, Director of the IMF’s European Department, as well as with Jeroen Clicq and Marnix van Rij, Executive Director and Alternate Executive Director of the IMF, respectively, for the constituency of which Moldova is part.

"The National Bank stays firmly committed to aligning national legislation with the European acquis and the highest international financial standards. The goals of financial stability, strengthening governance and implementing the recommendations of the Financial Sector Assessment Programme (FSAP) represent a strategic priority. In this endeavor, we count on the support of the IMF, in order to strengthen a resilient financial sector, capable of attracting investments and supporting economic development," underlined the BNM Governor.

The dialogue is taking place within the Spring Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the IMF, held in Washington D.C., USA, and focused on the country’s macroeconomic developments and outlook, the authorities’ efforts regarding a new programme with the IMF, the National Bank’s reform agenda in the process of  Moldova’s European integration and the institution’s role in strengthening financial stability.

The participants in the dialogue also discussed the importance of cooperative relations between Moldova and the IMF, as well as economic and structural policies, including specific measures related to Moldova’s Growth Plan for 2025–2027, which is meant to accelerate integration into the European Union, stimulate economic competitiveness and improve citizens’ quality of life.

A delegation of Moldova, led by Governor of the National Bank of Moldova Anca Dragu and the Minister of Finance, Adrian Gavrilita, on April 13-18 is participating in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in Washington D.C., USA. A delegation from  Moldova participates in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF, held in Washington.