The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosova (CBK) participated in the “Kosova Finance Forum 2026”, where it contributed actively by organizing a high-level regional panel and engaging in various panels and working groups within its mandate. The Forum featured a comprehensive agenda addressing key topics such as financial stability, institutional capacity, digitalization, insurance, cybersecurity, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the financial sector.

In his opening remarks, the Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Ahmet Ismaili, welcomed the Forum, highlighting it as an important platform for the exchange of experiences and ideas among financial institutions, regulators, and market participants.

He emphasized that financial stability and inclusion, strengthening of institutional capacity, innovation, and regional cooperation constitute fundamental pillars for sustainable economic development. According to the Governor, advancing these components requires sustained institutional commitment, sound structural reforms, and close inter-institutional coordination.

“The CBK remains firmly committed to strengthening financial stability, enhancing financial inclusion, and advancing innovation, with the aim of building a modern, secure, and European standards–aligned financial system. This can be achieved through strengthened institutional capacities and deepened regional cooperation,” stated Governor Ismaili.

During his address, the Governor also highlighted the importance of European financial integration, describing it as a strategic pillar for stability, institutional development, and further alignment with the European Union’s regulatory and supervisory framework.

Within the Forum, the CBK organized a high-level regional panel titled “Institutional Capacity and Convergence with the European Union”, moderated by CBK Deputy Governor Ms. Nesrin Shileku-Shala. In addition to Governor Ismaili, panel participants included Mr. Sebastian Sosa, IMF Resident Regional Representative for the Western Balkans, Ms. Ivana N. Korada from the Slovenian Centre of Excellence in Finance (CEF), and Mr. Sergiy Maslichenko, Head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Office in Kosovo.

The discussion focused on strengthening institutional capacity as a prerequisite for convergence with the European Union, including human capital development, enhancing institutional efficiency, and advancing structural reforms. The panel also addressed the importance of harmonization with EU legislation and standards, the role of international financial institutions in supporting reforms, and the need for enhanced regional cooperation to accelerate European integration processes.

The CBK’s participation in the Forum reflects its proactive role in fostering professional dialogue, promoting the exchange of best practices, and strengthening inter-institutional cooperation, with the aim of building a more resilient, secure, and regionally integrated financial system, in line with the institution’s strategic objectives.

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