The active role played by the National Bank in the sphere of international cooperation is based on its responsibilities as a central bank and a member of the Eurosystem. That role is often linked to its task of promoting monetary and financial stability.

The international financial institutions offer a framework for the analysis and join resolution of the problems arising in that sphere. The main ones are the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) .

In the sphere of macroeconomics, finance and banking, the National Bank also has a number of responsibilities as regards providing advice and expertise within the European institutions or the World Trade Organisation (WTO). It contributes towards the implementation of various agreements concluded by Belgium and offers technical assistance where necessary to developing or transition countries.
International Monetary Fund
The IMF monitors the economic policies of its member countries.
Bank for International Settlements
The BIS acts as the "bank for central banks".
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
The OECD is an important discussion forum for its 30 member countries "sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market economy”.
European Union
The National Bank plays an active part in the work of a range of committees and working groups operating under the aegis of the European Union institutions.
World Trade Organisation
The WTO is concerned with the rules governing trade between countries.