According to the Ministry of Finance, a group of experts from the International Monetary Fund, led by Alina Iancu, is in Moldova from October 21 through 28. On the first day of the mission, the IMF experts met with the head and staff of the Ministry of Finance, and today they met with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan; Victoria Belous also participated in the meeting. Discussions focused on recent economic developments and macroeconomic outlook, government priorities, as well as key challenges in the economic and fiscal sectors, including the energy sector and social protection. During the meeting at the Ministry of Finance, one of the main topics of discussion was the preparation of next year's state budget. Participants addressed issues related to wage policy, the planning of government expenditures in line with government priorities and available resources, tax policy measures, and public debt management. They also reviewed priorities for harmonizing national tax legislation with European Union legislation and measures aimed at stimulating investment and economic growth. Victoria Belous reaffirmed the Ministry of Finance's commitment to pursuing responsible economic policies that will help maintain macroeconomic stability and strengthen the sustainability of public finances. She thanked the IMF for its support of reforms and for its expert assistance in shaping public finance policy. For her part, Alina Iancu noted that the IMF mission aims to assess recent economic developments and discuss the authorities' policy priorities. The parties agreed to maintain an open and constructive dialogue, including by drawing on the IMF's expertise in priority areas of Moldova's economic development. During the visit, IMF experts will continue working-level discussions with representatives of the Ministry of Finance and other government agencies. // 22.10.2026 — InfoMarket.