A delegation from the Republic of Moldova, led by the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Ms Anca Dragu, and the Minister of Finance, Mr Andrian Gavriliță, is attending the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., USA, from 13-18 April 2026.
The event serves as a platform for international dialogue on economic and financial policy, offering the Republic of Moldova the opportunity to strengthen its partnerships with major global financial institutions. Additionally, this year’s meetings are taking place in a dynamic geopolitical context, allowing our country to promote national priorities, including European integration objectives.
In Washington D.C., the visit’s agenda includes a series of meetings with representatives from the IMF, WB, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and other international financial organisations and groups.
The high-level dialogue with the IMF is occurring in the context of the Moldovan authorities’ request to initiate a new three-year programme with the Fund, without a financial component. The decision to opt for a non-financial instrument reflects the improved macroeconomic situation in the Republic of Moldova, which no longer justifies the need for emergency financing.
"The continuity of our cooperation with the Fund is a strategic element for the European path of the Republic of Moldova and will support national authorities in accelerating key reforms and attracting foreign investment," emphasized the Governor of the National Bank, Ms Anca Dragu.
Furthermore, the NBM Governor will highlight the importance of the structural reforms being implemented at the national level, the role of the ongoing development of the financial-banking system, and the strengthening of governance, actions that contribute to creating a predictable, resilient, and internationally aligned economic and financial environment. "Through such consistent actions, the Republic of Moldova demonstrates that it meets the criteria for a future EU member state and positions itself as a credible partner at the international level," pointed out the NBM Governor.
Agenda topics also include discussions on national macroeconomic developments and prospects, the implementation of the 2025 Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) recommendations, strengthening NBM’s independence, and the role of the institution in the European integration process, including the implementation of the Reform Agenda linked to Moldova’s Growth Plan for 2025-2027.
During the Spring Meetings, NBM Governor Ms Anca Dragu will meet with several IMF representatives, including Kenji Okamura, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Alfred Kammer, Director of the IMF European Department, Jeroen Clicq, Executive Director for Moldova at the IMF, and Alina Iancu, Head of the IMF Mission for Moldova.
The Governor of the central bank will also hold discussions with World Bank representatives: Eugene Rhuggenaath, Executive Director for Moldova at the WB, Antonella Bassani, Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, and Alfonso Garcia Mora, Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings provide a strategic dialogue framework for global economic and financial policies and offer an opportunity for the authorities of the Republic of Moldova to coordinate efforts in promoting macroeconomic stability and implementing structural reforms.
