The delegation of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), led by Governor Anca Dragu, together with officials from the Ministry of Finance, participated in the annual meeting of the Constituency of which the Republic of Moldova is a member, within the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG).
The event took place during the Annual Meetings of the WBG and the IMF from 13 to 18 October 2025, in Washington, bringing together high-level representatives from central banks and finance ministries of the member states of the Constituency. The discussions focused on global economic trends, common priorities for cooperation, and strengthening the resilience of economies in the region, including continued support for Ukraine and its economic recovery efforts.
During the meeting, Governor Anca Dragu delivered a speech highlighting the Republic of Moldova's progress on the path to European integration and the country's firm commitment to continuing economic reforms.
"Moldovan citizens have recently chosen the direction of European integration, and this vote gives us the legitimacy and stability necessary to continue reforms and advance the EU integration process," said the NBM Governor.
Ms. Anca Dragu also emphasised that the resilience and competitiveness of Moldova’s economy are being strengthened through the implementation of the EU-supported Economic Growth Plan.
"Moldova still needs stability and the opportunity to continue working consistently to move closer to European Union standards," the Governor noted.
Participants at the meeting analysed the macroeconomic outlook for the region, challenges posed by the international inflationary environment, the strengthening of institutional governance, and the reforms needed to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Emphasis was also placed on the role of central banks in maintaining financial stability, modernising payment infrastructure, and adapting economic policies to new regional and global realities.
"Participation in this meeting reconfirms Moldova's voice in a regional dialogue based on cooperation, transparency, and trust. We continue to actively contribute to the common agenda of stability and economic development in the region," said NBM Governor Anca Dragu.
The Constituency Meeting also provided a framework for the exchange of views between the Executive Directors of the IMF and the World Bank and member states on the priorities of financial support programs, consolidating the resilience of emerging economies, and promoting sustainable investment.
The Republic of Moldova has been a member of the IMF Constituency led by Belgium and the Kingdom of the Netherlands since 12 August 2012, alongside Andorra, Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Georgia, Israel, Luxembourg, the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Romania, and Ukraine. This group of countries is represented on the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund by an Executive Director elected for a two-year term.
