The alignment of Moldova’s financial and banking sectors with European standards and the modernization of the financial infrastructure are boosting foreign investors’ confidence in our country and creating the conditions for attracting capital – the NBM
This was stated by Petru Rotaru, First Vice Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), during his participation in the 35th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, held June 5–7 in Riga, as well as during discussions with high-ranking officials. According to the NBM, the EBRD’s annual meetings serve as a platform for strategic dialogue among global financial institutions, finance ministers, central bank governors, and leaders of the international business community. This year’s event in Riga was aimed at helping developing economies adapt to new realities by strengthening their resilience and prosperity amid geopolitical uncertainty. This year’s EBRD Board of Governors plenary session was dedicated to reviewing the 2026–2028 Implementation Plan for the Strategic and Capital Framework 2026–2030, under which the EBRD sets out an ambitious program to continue supporting Ukraine, promote the development of sustainable infrastructure, expand innovation and private sector development, and ensure strategic connectivity. The Plan also provides for expanding the EBRD’s presence in the region and supports a gradual increase in operations in other regions of interest. During the event, Petru Rotaru, alongside the national delegation, held a series of bilateral meetings with high-ranking officials, including Latvian Minister of Finance Māris Kučinskis, EBRD Vice President Matteo Patrone, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia at the U.S. Department of the Treasury William Beach, Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Finance Januš Kizenevič, State Secretary of the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries Vegard Wennesland, and Deputy Minister of Treasury and Finance of Turkey Osman Çelik. Discussions focused on the substantial progress made in implementing the reforms necessary for accession to the European Union. The situation regarding technical assistance projects provided to our country by external partners was also assessed. Another topic of discussion was the strengthening of bilateral cooperation and the identification of new support mechanisms to enhance the sustainability and stability of the domestic financial and banking sector. Petru Rotaru noted that aligning Moldova’s financial and banking sector with European standards and strengthening effective economic governance remain absolute priorities for the NBM. According to him, the open dialogue with the EBRD and our international partners during this strategic meeting in Riga confirms that the reforms implemented by the NBM are boosting the confidence of foreign investors. “We are continuing to modernize the financial infrastructure and ensuring the predictable stability necessary to attract capital, support economic sustainability, and accelerate our path toward integration into the European Union,” stated the First Vice Governor of the NBM during discussions with high-ranking officials. He also emphasized that investors enjoy specific advantages in Moldova: a stable financial system, modern payment infrastructure, low costs for cross-border transactions, predictable regulation, and opportunities in areas such as lending, financing renewable energy projects, the digitalization of financial services, and the development of the capital market. // 09.06.2026 - InfoMarket
