The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team headed by Max Alier, which conducted post‑program monitoring discussions with the Moldovan authorities in Chisinau during September 25–October 7, 2014, presented the results of their analsysis, IPN reports.

According to the IMF epxerts, Moldova’s economy didn’t witness essential changes since the last assessment and will remain within the targeted parameters in the immediate period. The economic growth in 2014 will slow down owing to the restrictions imposed by Russia on the import of wine and agricultural products from Moldova and owing to the situation in Ukraine.

The Prime Minister said the Government will continue the structural reforms in a move to ensure the macroeconomic stability and economic growth. Iurie Leanca specified that the executive will focus on the implementation of the Association Agreement with the EU so as to fully profit from the opportunities offered by the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the EU.