The implementation of the EUR 1.9 billion Growth Plan for Moldova, agreed with the EU, represents a significant economic opportunity to enhance the country's competitiveness – the NBM
This was stated by Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), at a meeting with Maria Luis Albuquerque, European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union. According to the National Bank, the discussions focused on the development of the Moldovan financial sector, the macroeconomic situation in Moldova, and the NBM's participation in the European integration process by strengthening a sustainable and secure financial system that meets European standards. During the meeting, the NBM Governor highlighted progress in central bank governance and transparency, as well as the modernization of the payment infrastructure, particularly highlighting accession to SEPA (the Single Euro Payments Area), noting that this represents "a symbol of trust, confirmation of the reforms implemented, and concrete benefits for citizens and the business environment." "The successes achieved inspire us to continue working with the same determination: macroeconomic stability, institutional transparency, and structural reforms. Modernization of the payment infrastructure, digitalization of financial services, and consolidation of public administration bring us closer to European norms and best practices. Through cooperation and ongoing dialogue with European institutions, we can build a sustainable, competitive economy focused on the expectations of citizens," said Anca Dragu. Touching upon development prospects, Governor of the NBM emphasized that the implementation of the EU-agreed Growth Plan worth EUR 1.9 billion for 2025–2027 represents a significant economic opportunity to enhance the country's competitiveness, to which the NBM is actively contributing. The discussions also highlighted the progress achieved in implementing the recommendations of the EU enlargement package and the assessment of the compliance of Moldova's prudential regulations with those of the European Union, in accordance with the European Banking Authority (EBA) methodology. The meeting took place within the framework of the high-level dialogue seminar "Finance and Economic Growth: Lessons for Moldova's European Path," which was attended in Chisinau by high-level officials of national and European authorities, representatives of international financial institutions, and economic experts. The event, organized by the NBM, provided a platform for strategic dialogue on financial and economic priorities on Moldova's irreversible path to EU accession. // 31.10.2025 — InfoMarket
