High-level dialogue in Washington; Governor of National Bank of Moldova says IMF stays country's trusted partner

Global and regional economic outlooks, the resilience of the Moldovan economy, and the role of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) in strengthening financial stability and advancing structural reforms, in line with the country's European path, have been analyzed at a meeting between Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu and Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kenji Okamura.

Governor Anca Dragu presented recent macroeconomic developments, including initiatives to maintain a solid and well-capitalized banking sector, highlighting progress in governance and transparency of the central bank, as well as the modernization of the payment infrastructure.

‘’We will continue the European path of Moldova with the same consistency and confidence: stability, transparency and reforms. By modernizing the payment infrastructure and strengthening governance, we bring Moldova's financial system closer to European standards and contribute to enhanced confidence and economic resilience,’’ emphasized Anca Dragu.

Kenji Okamura pointed out that Moldova's adherence to SEPA was a confirmation of international partners' confidence in the robustness of the country's financial system, as well as the successful completion of evaluation missions conducted under the FSAP (Financial Sector Assessment Program) exercise, carried out by the IMF and the World Bank.

In Washington, the BNM delegation, led by Governor Anca Dragu, also met  Jeroen Clicq, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) constituency to which Moldova belongs, and Marnix van Rij, Alternate Executive Director for the same IMF constituency.

Governor Anca Dragu emphasized the importance of cooperation with the IMF in developing the macroprudential framework, increasing the transparency of monetary policies and modernizing payment infrastructure. She noted that the reforms promoted by BNM directly contributed to Moldova's integration into the European space.

'The IMF stays a trusted partner of Moldova in strengthening financial stability and institutional credibility. Through cooperation and continuous dialogue, we build trust, predictability and bring the country closer to European economic standards,’’ said Anca Dragu.

The participants in the meeting also discussed future directions of cooperation with the IMF, including the continuation of reforms in the governance and transparency of the central bank.

The delegation of the National Bank of Moldova, led by Governor Anca Dragu, on October 13-18, 2025, participates in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, a global forum that brings together economic and financial leaders from around the world, in order to discuss economic outlooks, development challenges and policies aimed at ensuring stability and sustainable economic growth.