According to sources, the central bank governors of member countries agreed in Washington to deepen their partnership to help countries tackle growing external challenges. The focus was on coordinating efforts to combat climate change and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Attention was also paid to regional aspects, including assistance to Ukraine’s economy. Agreement was reached on “flexibility” in implementing the structural beacons of the IMF program to adapt to current conditions. Also, the possibility of postponing some tax increases to stabilize the domestic economy was discussed.
The agenda of regional issues also touched upon Moldova, whose official delegation, headed by NBM Governor Anca Dragu and Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita, held a series of bilateral meetings on the forum’s platforms. Structural reform programs, measures to fight inflation and the country’s monetary policy were discussed.
The representatives of the Moldovan Finance Ministry and the National Bank of Moldova discussed the terms of a new cooperation program with the IMF, which should play a decisive role in the country’s financial stability.
The participants in the discussions emphasized the persisting inflationary pressure and the need to strictly control prices. They also discussed debt sustainability against the backdrop of financial market volatility and further prospects for cooperation.
