High-level delegation of the Central Bank of th...

09/10/2024

A high-level delegation from the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK), led by Governor Mr. Ahmet Ismaili and joined by non-executive Board members Mr. Nurboja, Mrs. Latifi, and Mrs. Hoxha, completed an official visit to the Central Bank of Malta.

At the opening meeting, the delegation was welcomed by Mr. Alexander Demarco, Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, accompanied by Deputy Governor Bonello, Chief Economist Grech, Chief Operations Officer Romano, and Non-Executive Board Member Professor Bezzina.

During the meeting, the governors exchanged information regarding the key developments in the financial sector and the economy. Governor Ismaili informed about the the legal and regulatory framework developments, strategic projects, and the stability of Kosovo's financial system.

The two delegations primarily discussed governance and auditing, risk management, the payment system and the necessary preparations for SEPA membership, the management of international reserves, the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, and research, among other topics.

At the end of the visit, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation, with CBK aiming to expand its network of partner central banks as participants in the Eurosystem, international reserve management, and other areas of cooperation.

The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo expresses its heartfelt appreciation to the Central Bank of Malta for hosting these discussions.