Governor Ismaili receives Mr. Tobias Adrian, Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the IMF

The Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosova (CBK), Mr. Ahmet Ismaili, received Mr. Tobias Adrian, Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund, in a meeting.

The meeting focused on key developments in the financial sector, the strategic priorities of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosova, and the continued cooperation with the International Monetary Fund in areas of importance for safeguarding financial stability and advancing institutional reforms.

Governor Ismaili informed Mr. Adrian about developments in Kosovo’s financial sector, emphasizing that the sector remains well capitalized, liquid, and with stable performance. In this context, the importance of further strengthening risk-based supervision, advancing the regulatory and supervisory framework, implementing macroprudential policies, and continuing alignment with European standards and best practices was highlighted.

An important part of the discussion was dedicated to the implementation of the CBK Strategic Plan, as a guiding framework for institutional reforms and the modernization of the financial sector. In this context, the parties discussed priorities related to the modernization of payment systems, financial digitalization, financial consumer protection, strengthening institutional governance, capacity development, and the further advancement of financial markets.

Governor Ismaili and Mr. Adrian also exchanged views on current developments in the international financial environment and their implications for small and open economies, with particular emphasis on the importance of prudent policies, effective supervision, and institutional resilience in addressing emerging risks and global uncertainties.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Governor Ismaili expressed the CBK’s appreciation for the IMF’s continued support, including through technical assistance, professional advice, and regular dialogue in key areas such as financial stability, banking supervision, macroprudential policy, institutional governance, and capacity development.

He reaffirmed the CBK’s commitment to continuing close cooperation with the IMF, with a view to further strengthening financial stability, enhancing institutional resilience, and advancing the financial sector in line with international standards and the European integration process.

Mr. Adrian’s visit to Kosovo is linked to his participation in the high-level Regional Conference “Policy and Regulatory Frameworks in a Changing Landscape”, organized by the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosova. The conference brings together senior representatives of central banks, financial institutions, and international partners to discuss current developments in crypto-assets, digital money, financial regulation, and strategic priorities for the stability and modernization of the financial sector.