Governor Ismaili participates in the IMF’s European Economic Outlook meeting and the meeting on the proposal for the IMF Southeast Europe Technical Assistance Center

The Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK), Mr. Ahmet Ismaili, participated in the meeting organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with the Governors of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern European countries, chaired by the IMF Director for Europe, Mr. Alfred Kammer.

This annual closed-door meeting, held as part of the IMF and World Bank 2025 Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., focused on the European Economic Outlook, presenting current developments and expectations for key economic and financial indicators amidst global geopolitical and economic dynamics. The meeting served as an important platform for discussing regional economic challenges and opportunities.

Governor Ismaili also participated in the meeting with Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks from the Western Balkans and Moldova, discussing the proposal for the establishment of the IMF Southeast Europe Technical Assistance Center (SETAC). The meeting, opened by Mr. Kammer and Deputy Director Mr. Mark Horton, covered key areas that the center would address, including monetary and fiscal policy, financial stability, financial supervision, financial statistics, governance, and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.

The CBK remains committed to constructive cooperation and to supporting regional initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional capacities and achieving common objectives.