Japan is ready to deepen bilateral cooperation with Moldova and continue supporting its development and implementation of economic reforms
This was stated during a meeting between the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Anca Dragu, and the Japanese Ambassador to our country, Yamada Yoichiro. According to the National Bank, the talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations, the macroeconomic situation in Moldova, and the role of the NBM in the country's accession to the European Union by strengthening a stable, secure, and European-compliant financial system. During the meeting, the head of the NBM emphasized that the central bank remains firmly committed to improving the effectiveness of monetary policy, with a particular focus on maintaining price stability and supporting sustainable economic growth. One of the central topics of the dialogue was Moldova's European integration, with a focus on progress in harmonizing the national legislative framework with EU legislation in the financial sector, as well as on the challenges of bringing the sector into line with European norms and standards. In this context, the head of the National Bank of Moldova noted the importance of Moldova's accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), emphasizing that this achievement is an important step in the process of European financial integration. Anca Dragu highly appreciated Japan's openness to deepening bilateral cooperation and its continued support for Moldova's development. “This support plays an important role in strengthening macroeconomic stability and accelerating the implementation of structural reforms necessary for Moldova's European path. We are committed to continuing this constructive dialogue to modernize Moldova's financial sector and achieve the goals of European integration,” she said. Cooperation between Moldova and Japan is carried out within the framework of a strategic partnership backed by 40 bilateral agreements and six projects currently under negotiation, including through the implementation of the “Economic Recovery Development Policy” program, supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), launched in July 2023. // 17.07.2025 — InfoMarket.
