An IMF mission will soon arrive in Moldova: the parties have already agreed on the agenda for the upcoming talks and discussed key issues related to the macroeconomic and fiscal situation. The focus will be on measures to support the population, priorities for cooperation, and potential international assistance to continue reforms and strengthen institutional capacity.
The IMF has updated its economic projections for Moldova for the coming years, maintaining one of its key forecasts while revising downward its outlook for the longer term. The Fund has also adjusted its inflation expectations and external imbalance parameters, indicating continued pressure on the country's economy.
On the sidelines of the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, a delegation from the National Bank of Moldova discussed with its partners a new cooperation program, as well as measures to curb inflation and strengthen financial stability. The talks focused on the country's macroeconomic outlook, its vulnerability to external shocks, and next steps in reforms critical to European integration.
The World Bank expects economic growth in Europe and Central Asia to slow in the coming years amid pressure from high energy prices, weak external demand, and ongoing uncertainty. The new report also notes significant differences among subregions: some economies are remaining resilient thanks to domestic demand and investment, while others are facing a more pronounced slowdown in business activity.
The National Bank of Moldova stated that the macroeconomic situation remains stable and sustainable, while noting increased cooperation with the Romanian regulator in the area of financial supervision. The discussion focused on further harmonizing regulations with European standards, developing the insurance market, and measures designed to strengthen confidence in the nonbanking sector.
Moldova enjoys a high level of trust from external partners and investors, but its financial stability must translate into investment, economic growth, and increased productivity and competitiveness—Vasile Tofan
The World Bank will finance new projects in Moldova in areas such as infrastructure, energy, and water supply
The National Bank's foreign exchange reserves reached a new all-time high, continuing to rise at the end of the most recent reporting week. The regulator's statistics also show a noticeable increase in this figure since the beginning of the year, and the full version of the article provides details on the trends and a comparison with previous records.
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