The official delegation of the Republic of Moldova to the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings, led by the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Ms Anca Dragu, and the Minister of Finance, Mr Andrian Gavriliţă, met with the head of the IMF mission for Moldova, Ms Alina Iancu.
The dialogue focused on the macroeconomic and financial outlook for the Republic of Moldova in the context of escalating geopolitical conflicts and global trade tensions. The agenda covered structural reforms, monetary policy, anti-inflation measures, as well as the sound governance of the NBM and the stability of the banking sector, all of which are key elements for a resilient economy capable of facing current challenges.
During the discussions, NBM Governor Ms Anca Dragu emphasised the importance of maintaining a strong partnership with the IMF, in the context of the Chisinau authorities’ request to initiate a new programme with the Fund, without a financial component, which would last for three years.
“The new programme with the IMF will play a decisive role in strengthening the country’s macroeconomic stability and resilience, acting as an anchor of credibility for the country’s structural reforms and economic policies, and thus supporting Moldova’s progress on the path to European integration,” highlighted NBM Governor.
Ms Anca Dragu mentioned the NBM's firm commitment to continuing reforms aimed at strengthening financial stability, increasing the economy’s resilience, and supporting the country's integration into the European Union. In this context, the IMF’s technical assistance for the NBM will play a crucial role in strengthening institutional capacities in key areas of the reform agenda.
The series of meetings will continue today in Washington with discussions with senior IMF officials: Mr Kenji Okamura, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Mr Alfred Kammer, Director of the IMF’s European Department, and Mr Jeroen Clicq, Executive Director for Moldova at the IMF.
Additionally, the NBM Governor will have discussions with representatives of the World Bank: Mr Eugene Rhuggenaath, Executive Director of the WB for Moldova, Ms Antonella Bassani, Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, and Mr Alfonso Garcia Mora, Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
The NBM delegation, led by Governor Anca Dragu, is participating in the WB and IMF Spring Meetings from 13–18 April 2026, one of the most important global forums, bringing together central bank governors, finance ministers, private sector leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss the state of the global economy.