The first disbursement from the loan provided by the International Monetary Fund has been transferred to the account of the Finance Ministry of Moldova.

"Apart from that money it's pivotal that the deal with the IMF means a reform program for Moldova," said Moldovan Prime Minister Pavel Filip on trip to the north of the country.

He has underlined the importance of balancing the bank-financial sector, regaining the citizens' trust in the state institutions and building up a friendly environment for investors.

"We don't launch slogans, we pragmatically work to reach our goals," Pavel Filip said.

The disbursement is $35,900. The total amount earmarked for Moldova at the IMF board's 7-November meeting is $180 million. 

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