The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, is leading the NBM delegation on a working visit to Brussels from March 4 to 6, 2025, with the aim of strengthening cooperation with European institutions and advancing Moldova’s financial integration process into the European Union. It will provide Moldovan citizens and the business environment with access to solid, modern financial services that foster economic development.
The visit includes a series of meetings with European officials, including the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Mrs. Roxana Minzatu, and the Commissioner for Financial Services and the Economic and Monetary Union, Mrs. Maria Luís Albuquerque.
“During the meeting with Commissioner Albuquerque, officials discussed matters such as aligning Moldova’s financial regulations with European standards, modernizing the payment infrastructure, and Moldova’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which will provide benefits for all citizens: easier access to faster and safer payments, lower costs for international transfers, and enhanced protection for consumers of financial services,” the NBM statement says.
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Governor Anca Dragu reaffirmed NBM’s commitment to ensuring financial stability and developing a secure, competitive banking environment that supports investment and economic growth. She also expressed appreciation for the support provided by European institutions in harmonizing Moldova’s financial framework with European Union norms.
“These discussions reflect NBM’s commitment to maintaining financial stability, thereby strengthening Moldova’s European path and highlighting the vital role of the NBM in preparing the country for EU accession. By adopting EU standards, Moldova’s banking sector will operate according to European rules, enhancing the quality of banking services and transaction security,” stated Anca Dragu.
In the meeting with the European Commission’s Executive Vice President, Mrs. Roxana Minzatu, who is responsible for rights, social skills, quality, and workplace preparation, topics related to the accession agenda were discussed, as well as opportunities for accelerated integration and implementing reforms from the Growth Plan. The officials also discussed measures to strengthen NBM’s efforts to deepen financial inclusion and expand financial education.
Also today, the NBM Governor held meetings with John Berrigan, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services, and the Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA), and Giorgio Andreoli, Director-General of the European Payments Council. The delegation has also scheduled meetings at the European Parliament.
The NBM delegation’s visit to Brussels, which includes First Deputy Governor Petru Rotaru, is part of the National Bank’s strategic efforts to strengthen external relations and ensure a solid framework for Moldova’s integration into the European financial system.