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.

In February 2026, the volume of cash releases from banks vaults exceeded the volume of cash receipts in the banking system by MDL 1,028 million.

New deposits attracted in February 2026 amounted to MDL 25,517 million, with 68.4% placed by the businesses and individuals engaged in economic activities and 31.6% by individuals.

New loans granted in February 2026 amounted to MDL 6,722 million, of which 67.8% were contracted by businesses and individuals engaged in economic activities and 32.2% by individuals.

In February 2026 the monetary base amounted to MDL 80,406 million, which represents a decrease by 4.2% compared to January 2026.

In January 2026 the monetary base amounted to MDL 83,921 million, which represents a decrease by 3.6% compared to December 2025.

The requirements set forth apply only to loans and/or financial leasing contracts granted to consumers, that is to natural persons who do not take out the loan for purposes related to entrepreneurial, professional, or independent activities.

The gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova totaled EUR 10 110,6 million as of 12/31/2025, which is 56,0% as a ratio to GDP (-2,7 p.p. as compared to 12/31/2024). 

The net international investment position (IIP) of the Republic of Moldova, as of 12/31/2025, amounted to -EUR 6 873,6 million, while the ratio of the net IIP position to GDP accounted for -38,1%, increasing by 3,5 percentage points (p.p.) compared to the end of 2024.

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Ms Anca Dragu, attended the high-level regional conference Romania Government Roundtable 2026: “South-east Europe’s Next Leap Forward”, organised by The Economist editorial group, in Bucharest.

According to preliminary data, in Quarter IV, 2025, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of EUR -944,8 million, the capital account recorded a net inflow amounting to EUR 16,9 million, and the financial account recorded a net inflow of EUR 1 053,4 million.

According to preliminary data, in Quarter IV, 2025, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of EUR -944,8 million, the capital account recorded a net inflow amounting to EUR 16,9 million, and the financial account recorded a net inflow of EUR 1 053,4 million. As of 12/31/2025, the international investment position amounted to EUR -6 873,6 million, while the gross external debt totaled EUR 10 110,6 million.

Starting from 1 April 2026, the National Bank of Moldova will put into circulation, for numismatic purposes, the commemorative coin "Ion Pelivan – 150 years since birth," which completes the "Personalities" series.

The commemorative coins are issued by the NBM, have numismatic value and can be used as means of payment. NBM floats these currencies through licensed banks.

Commemorative coin from the “Personalities” series, in circulation since 1 April 2026.