The delegation of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), led by Governor Anca Dragu, held a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a delegation led by William Beach, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
The discussions highlighted the efforts of the Republic of Moldova to strengthen macroeconomic stability, governance, and transparency in the financial sector, in the context of ongoing structural reforms and the country's European path.
Governor Anca Dragu emphasised the National Bank's commitment to maintaining a prudent monetary policy and developing a sound financial system aligned with international and European Union standards. She also highlighted the progress made in digitalizing payments, in particular Moldova's operational integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which was achieved on 6 October 2025.
"We welcome the ongoing dialogue with representatives of the U.S. Treasury, who support Moldova's efforts to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector. This collaboration provides a solid platform for the exchange of expertise and best practices in key areas such as financial security, innovation, and institutional transparency," stated Governor Anca Dragu.
The discussions provided insights into opportunities for strengthening supervisory mechanisms and increasing the security of cashless transactions. During the meeting, the NBM Governor mentioned the National Bank's supervisory policies on cashless payment instruments and trends in ensuring the security of financial operations.
The meeting took place during the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, held from 13-18 October 2025, in Washington, D.C., which provide a platform for dialogue and exchange of experience between leaders of international financial institutions and national monetary authorities.