Governor of the CBK Ahmet Ismaili meets IMF Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Bo Li

As part of his participation in the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) held in Washington, D.C., the Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK), Mr. Ahmet Ismaili, accompanied by the Non-Executive Board Member Ms. Hoxha, Deputy Governor Ms. Shileku-Shala, and other associates, held an important meeting with the IMF Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Bo Li, and his team.

During the meeting, Governor Ismaili presented the latest developments in Kosovo’s economy, including the performance of the financial sector, progress in maintaining financial stability, and the advancement of structural reforms. He expressed appreciation for the IMF’s continued support in strengthening the institutional capacities of the CBK and in the successful implementation of recommendations from IMF missions.

The Governor also highlighted the successful completion of two key programs of cooperation with the IMF: the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), both of which have significantly contributed to advancing fiscal and structural reforms and maintaining the country’s economic stability.

For his part, Deputy Managing Director Mr. Li commended Kosovo’s progress in maintaining financial stability and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the IMF and the CBK in areas with direct impact on economic development and strengthening the financial system.

The meeting reaffirmed the mutual commitment to deepen the institutional partnership between the CBK and the IMF, in support of achieving development objectives and promoting sustainable economic growth in Kosovo.

The CBK delegation will continue holding bilateral meetings with senior officials from the IMF and WB during their stay in Washington, D.C.