The bilateral meetings of the delegation of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), led by Governor Anca Dragu, began today at the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the IMF, which are taking place in Washington.
The Governor, together with First Deputy Governor Petru Rotaru and Deputy Governor Tatiana Ivanicichina, met with the IMF team for the Republic of Moldova, led by Ms. Alina Iancu, head of the IMF mission for our country.
Discussions focused on the progress in implementing the current program with the IMF, the structural reform agenda, monetary policy, and effective anti-inflationary measures, which underscore the independence and sound governance of the NBM and the stability of the banking sector.
During the dialogues, mention was made of Moldova's progress in implementing structural reforms and strengthening financial stability, in particular the country's accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), as well as the results achieved under the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) carried out in 2025.
Ms. Anca Dragu emphasised the Republic of Moldova's determination to continue reforms aimed at strengthening financial stability, increasing economic resilience, and supporting the country's integration into the European Union.
The series of meetings will continue today in Washington with discussions with Eugene Rhuggenaath, World Bank Group Executive Director for Moldova, Antonella Bassani, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, and Alfonso Garcia Mora, Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
The talks will focus on macroeconomic developments and growth prospects for the Republic of Moldova, as well as the central bank's reform agenda to meet the criteria for Moldova's accession to the European Union.
The Annual Meetings of the IMF and WBG bring together central bank governors, finance ministers, and leaders of international financial institutions, providing a framework for dialogue on global economic developments and solutions for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.