Moldovan Culture Minister Dan Suruceanu met with Nick Pietrowicz, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Moldova, to discuss strengthening cooperation between Moldova and the United States in the fields of culture and media, as well as opportunities for developing joint projects.
A key topic of the meeting was cooperation on cultural heritage preservation, including through the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).
In this context, the officials highlighted U.S. support for the restoration of the “Assumption of the Virgin Mary” Church in Căușeni. The works included archaeological research, masonry consolidation, roof rehabilitation and restoration of the murals. The church was reopened to the public in March 2024.
Another project currently underway focuses on preserving the ruins of the former Beit Kaddishim funeral hall at the Jewish cemetery in Chișinău, with support from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. The project includes research, structural consolidation and restoration of the building, followed by the creation of a small memorial museum on the site.
The officials also discussed cooperation in the media sector, with a focus on supporting independent media, including through programs such as “Supporting Independent Media Grants.” The discussions also covered the possibility of developing new joint projects and facilitating professional exchanges between media specialists.
Culture Minister Dan Suruceanu expressed appreciation for the U.S. Embassy’s continued support for Moldova’s cultural and media sectors and emphasized the importance of continuing joint projects in these areas, the Culture Ministry said.