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Prime Minister Vasile Tarlev met with Johan Mathisen,
IMF Resident Representative
Discussions held were focused on the aspects of collaboration between the Government of Moldova and the International Monetary Fund, including in the the context of efficient implementation of measures listed in the Memorandum of collaboration.

Johan Mathisen appreciated the relations of collaboration between the IMF and the Government, saying that they are excellent. The IMF Representative informed that the IMF's Executive Board supports the Government's actions for economic growth, mentioning that at the IMF Executive Board meeting Mr. Takatoshi Kato, Deputy Managing Director and Acting Chair, noted that Moldova's economic performance has been encouraging, despite a series of shocks, and the authorities' reform efforts and balanced policies have helped maintain macroeconomic stability.

In the view of the IMF official, investments into Moldova have started to replace remittances, as the main factor for stimulating the economic growth, and this is an encouraging trend.

Mr. Mathisen has also informed that the next IMF mission will visit Moldova during 7-21 May2008.

The Prime Minister appreciated the IMF's constructive stance in relations with the Government of Moldova. Vasile Tarlev specified that the Government is interested in a good cooperation with international financial organizations. In this context, the Premier pleadedfor an efficient and constructive cooperation with IMF in all areas of mutual interest.

Government's Press Service

19.03.2008

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