Governor Anca Dragu leads a delegation from the National Bank of Moldova on a visit to France. The delegation aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in the context of Moldova’s European path.
The visit’s agenda includes meetings with Her Excellency Corina Calugaru, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to France, the leadership of Banque de France, and representatives of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
During the meetings, officials discussed cooperation between the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) and Banque de France, focusing on banking supervision, financial stability, financial education, and digital transformation. Additionally, Paris officials welcomed Moldova’s acceptance into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), noting that the next step would involve the country’s technical integration.
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Another topic of discussion was the role of the NBM in the European Union accession process and the active participation of NBM specialists in international thematic working groups.
“The National Bank of Moldova plays a crucial role in Moldova’s European Union accession process”. Governor Anca Dragu stated, “Our specialists actively participate in international thematic working groups. This involvement directly strengthens Moldova’s image as a trusted partner and promotes our strategic interests abroad.”
During talks with OECD representatives, the need for Moldova to align with best practices in economic governance and public policy was highlighted, particularly in the context of reforms necessary for aligning with European standards. Discussions also covered the macroeconomic framework, NBM’s monetary policy, and the need to increase access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises, a key factor for sustainable economic development. One of the initiatives was the NBM project “FinanciarELE – The Women Leadership Community,” launched during Global Money Week. This initiative, organized in 176 countries under the OECD’s patronage, reflects the National Bank’s commitment to promoting gender equality and encouraging women’s involvement in the financial sector.
They praised it as a best practice example among central banking institutions.
The visit to Paris is part of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the National Bank of Moldova and Banque de France, signed earlier this year. The memorandum aims to intensify experience exchange and professional training of staff, and provide technical support in key areas of central bank activities.
