National Bank of Moldova and Bank of France Strengthen Cooperation with Memorandum of Understanding

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM), Anca Dragu, and the Governor of the Bank of France, François Villeroy de Galhau, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Paris today. This agreement marks a significant step in enhancing bilateral cooperation and supporting Moldova's European integration efforts, CE Report quotes MOLDPRES

The memorandum outlines a broad framework for collaboration, focusing on areas such as monetary policy, financial stability, regulation and supervision of financial markets, capital account liberalization, macroeconomic research, digital transformation, and risk management.

A notable aspect of the partnership is the access granted to BNM experts for training programs organized by the International Banking and Finance Institute of the Bank of France, aimed at developing skills in macroeconomic analysis and financial policy.

“Moldova needs reliable partners on its European integration journey, and the Bank of France serves as a model of excellence. This Memorandum underscores our commitment to learning from EU member states to modernize and strengthen Moldova’s financial system,” stated Anca Dragu.

François Villeroy de Galhau highlighted the importance of the collaboration, saying, “This agreement demonstrates our shared dedication to financial stability and represents an important step in supporting Moldova’s progress toward EU accession. Through this partnership, we aim to strengthen financial practices and address common challenges together.”