The discussions focused on several topics, such as: international cooperation to strengthen financial institutions, modernisation of the payment system, cybersecurity, as well as the independence and integrity of the central bank and improvement of the legal framework.
The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Anca Dragu, referred to the objectives of her mandate, stressing the importance of ensuring the independence and integrity of the central bank, contributing to the process of accession to the European Union, guaranteeing price stability as well as financial stability. The Governor mentioned that enhancing access to finance for companies is an important objective aimed at ensuring the growth of the private sector and accelerating the convergence process.
Anca Dragu thanked the United States for the support provided to the National Bank, in particular, in the institutional reform projects, development of an innovative payment system, streamlining the operational monitoring of bank shareholder transparency, and duties to prevent and combat money laundering. The support in financial education programmes was also noted. In this context, Anca Dragu expressed her intention to extend this cooperation.
The US Ambassador, Kent D. Logsdon, expressed his openness and readiness to continue providing the necessary support for the development and modernisation of the banking system, including in the process of integration of the Republic of Moldova into the European Union.
Details on the external technical cooperation of the NBM with development partners may be found here
