Prime Minister held meeting with IMF expert team

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu held a meeting today with the expert team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Alina Iancu, who is visiting Chișinău on 7–20 May 2026.

The discussions focused on tax reform, a key reform to ensure the sustainability of public finances and the ability to cover the costs associated with modernizing the state. Macroeconomic policies, monetary policy, financial stability, and the development of the capital market were also addressed.

Munteanu emphasized that the Government is determined to advance in implementing reforms and to maintain active cooperation with the IMF. He noted that despite the difficult regional context, the authorities remain focused on strengthening economic resilience and improving governance in the public sector, local public administration reform, major infrastructure projects, market liberalization, and digitalization.

“The Government is in permanent dialogue with the IMF and is committed to promoting responsible policies aimed at economic stability, the modernization of institutions, and the strengthening of the resilience of the Republic of Moldova. We have ambitious objectives and we are determined to achieve them, in partnership with international institutions and with the support of citizens,” said Munteanu.

The head of the IMF mission, Alina Iancu, appreciated the authorities’ openness to dialogue and cooperation: “We will work together to achieve the common objective we share. We have much to do and good cooperation with all institutions.”

The visit of the expert team is taking place in the context of negotiations on a new program with the IMF, supported through the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI). The mission will hold discussions with national authorities and will analyze recent economic developments, update the assessment of macroeconomic outlook and risks, and discuss policy and reform priorities with the authorities and other relevant stakeholders.

The Policy Coordination Instrument entails enhanced dialogue between the IMF and member states and confirms the Fund’s support for the policies promoted by the authorities, contributing to strengthening the confidence of external partners and mobilizing financing from other sources.