Every Thanksgiving, Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate what we are thankful for in our lives. Again this year, we will sit down together with friends for a meal of traditional foods that will include turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie! Even in challenging times, Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to …
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Thanksgiving is an important American holiday centered around sharing a traditional meal, celebrating the people who are important to us, and expressing gratitude for the positive things we have experienced throughout the year. I am thankful to be able to serve as Ambassador to this wonderful country and to have such wonderful partners as all …
Read More» t is wonderful to be here today surrounded by alumni of such an esteemed organization. I would especially like to thank the George C. Marshall Center and the Alumni Association of Moldova for their ongoing support to these events and the Ministry of Defense for hosting.Today you will discuss issues that are critically important to …
Read More» November 10, 2022 Thank you for coming tonight to celebrate the art that unites our two cultures. One of the most exciting programs for U.S. Ambassadors abroad is called Art in Embassies. We, as ambassadors, get to choose art that we consider most meaningful to exhibit it in our residences. The Art in Embassies Program …
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Ambassador Logsdon and President Sandu officially opened the MediaCor American Pavilion, a state-of-the-art media production facility that will advance Moldova’s growing media industry. The United States invested $1.25 million in the pavilion. Joining the Ambassador and President were Minister of Culture Sergiu Prodan, Minister of Education Anatolie Topala, Future Technologies Activity Director Doina Nistor, Moldova …
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November 10, 2022 Good afternoon, President Sandu and distinguished guests and partners, and thank you for joining us for the official launch of the MediaCor American Pavilion! I am thrilled to be here to celebrate this milestone and to see the completion of this critical space, which completes the Mediacor infrastructure that so many of …
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U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2023 Grants Competition a) Funding Instrument Type: Grant b) Funding Opportunity Number: AFCP-2023-GP c) Program Authorization: Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (P.L. 87-256, § 102(b)(5)) d) CFDA Number: 19.025 e) Floor on Amount of Individual Awards: US $10,000 per project f) Ceiling on Amount …
Read More» Good morning! It is a pleasure to join you all today! Though I wish I could be there in person, I am grateful for the opportunity to connect to this important conference from my home in Chisinau. Thank you, Ambassador Ursu for your words highlighting the strength of the US-Moldova partnership. I was so glad …
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September 28, 2022 I am excited to be here today, representing the United States Government, at the opening of Moldova’s National Wine Day. It is an exciting day for all of us at the U.S. Embassy, and all of Moldova to see this tradition re-started. As you may know, the United States Government, through USAID, …
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September 15, 2022 Good morning, President Sandu, Ambassador Mazeiks, Vlad Gribincea and staff of the Legal Resources Center of Moldova, and distinguished guests both here at Digital Park and watching online. I would like to begin by recognizing and applauding President Sandu’s leadership over many years on justice and anticorruption reform, and the government under …
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September 15, 2022 President Sandu, Prime Minister Gavrilita, Prince Radu, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am grateful for the invitation to join you this morning to help open the 8th Moldova Business Week. This year’s event takes place at a time of considerable challenges, following Russia’s brutal invasion of neighboring Ukraine. …
Read More» June 30, 2022 Hi, I’m Kent Logsdon, the Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Moldova. My wife Michelle, my son Will and I, as well as all of my colleagues from the U.S. Mission to Moldova, are glad to welcome you to this year’s Independence Day Celebration! After two years of not being able …
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U.S. Ambassador Kent Logsdon Remarks U.S. Moldova Relations: The Next 30 Years May 4, 2022 Moldova State University (as prepared) Good morning. Thank you Rector Sharov for the invitation and to you and Dean Solcan for the kind words of introduction. I am honored to stand before you today as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic …
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April 28, 2022 Over the past 30 years, the United States and the Republic of Moldova have built a strong partnership based on shared values and common interests. In that time, our relationship has had a positive impact on countless people in both of our countries. Today, the United States and the Republic of Moldova …
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03/29/2022 Buna Ziua! Thank you Minister Revenco, distinguished colleagues, for the opportunity to join you today in support of the ministry’s new strategy. The Ministry of Internal Affairs plays a critical role not only in maintaining internal security but also providing border security and emergency response, areas that are front and center today in the …
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Bună ziua și mulțumesc pentru că ne sunteți astăzi alături. Sunt onorat să fiu aici la Centrul Fides și îmi exprim recunoștința pentru nobila muncă pe care o depun împreună organizațiile americane și moldovenești în abordarea crizei refugiaților. The United States and the Republic of Moldova have built a strong partnership over the last 30 …
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Thirty years ago today was the start of the important partnership between the United States and Moldova. It started as an agreement between governments. And it was built by our people-to-people ties over that time. It is my honor to lead the U.S. Embassy in Moldova in continuing to strengthen this partnership. Ten American Ambassadors …
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Op-ed published in Ziarul de Gardă February 18, 2022 Thirty years ago, an important partnership began. On February 18, 1992, President George H.W. Bush and President Mircea Snegur formally established diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Moldova. They agreed that our two countries would work together to tackle mutual challenges and achieve …
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Ambassador Kent Logsdon presented his credentials to President Maia Sandu in a ceremony this morning. Ambassador Logsdon told President Sandu he looks forward to strengthening the close partnership between our two countries.
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We invite you to get to know the new Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Moldova a little better in the video below.
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Chisinau is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2022 Grants Competition of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The U.S. Ambassadors Fund was established by the U.S. Congress in 2001 to help countries preserve their cultural heritage and to demonstrate U.S. respect for different cultures around …
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“Thank you, Moldova, for this wonderful opportunity. You’ve made a tremendous impact on my life, and you will remain in my heart.” Watch Ambassador Hogan’s farewell message. *** “Mulțumesc, Moldova, pentru această minunată oportunitate. Ai avut un impact enorm asupra vieții mele și te voi păstra în inimă.” Urmăriți mesajul de adio al Ambasadorului Dereck …
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Europa Liberă: Ambasadorul Extraordinar și Plenipotențiar al Statelor Unite ale Americii, Dereck J. Hogan, în studioul Europei Libere de la Chișinău. Excelență, mulțumim foarte mult că ați dat curs invitației noastre să avem această discuție acum, în ajunul celor 30 de ani de la proclamarea independenței Republicii Moldova. Pe final de mandat, președinta Maia Sandu v-a conferit …
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Thank you, Dean Solcan and FRISPA, for inviting me here today. It is wonderful to have another opportunity to engage with Moldova’s future leaders as the study and practice of international relations are more important than ever. A lot has happened since I last addressed an audience here. We are still facing tough challenges, and Moldova again …
Read More» 18 mai, 2021 Mulțumesc, Domnule Decan Solcan și Facultății Relaţii Internaţionale, Ştiinţe Politice şi Administrative a USM că m-ați invitat astăzi aici. Este minunat că am din nou această oportunitate de a discuta cu viitorii lideri ai Republicii Moldova, deoarece studierea și practica relațiilor internaționale sunt acum mai importante ca niciodată. S-au întâmplat multe de când ultima …
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Let’s be honest. Democracies are fragile and democratic transitions are often messy. Moldova finds itself in another political crisis, one that is hampering efforts to effectively address the devastating effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. But Moldova is not alone. Democracy is under threat everywhere, including in the United States. Last summer, …
Read More» Dear Ambassadors, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I’m sorry we can’t be together in person, but I’m glad the organizers found a way to carry out this important conference despite the challenges COVID-19 presents. Let me start by commending the Moldova Press Council for …
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„Moldova – o țară mică, dar nicidecum slabă” Interviu NM cu ambasadorul SUA în Moldova Dereck Hogan 13 Octombrie, 2020 Aceste alegeri se deosebesc din start de toate celelalte care au fost până acum prin faptul că au loc pe timp de epidemie. Cetățenii sunt mai puțin activi în contactele cu candidații. Respectiv, candidații au …
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Today Ambassador Hogan participated at the dedication ceremony of the new fire station in Hincesti. This brand new Fire and Rescue Station includes five modern garages/technical bays, duty quarters for firefighters, dispatch and administrative offices, and will help fire and rescue personnel to better respond to natural and man-made disasters, thus fulfilling their duty to …
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In my two years as U.S. Ambassador, I have spoken with countless Moldovans all over the country about their dreams and concerns for their beloved country. These conversations are inspiring and underscore an unflagging commitment by its citizens to build a more democratic, prosperous, and secure nation. On November 1, Moldovans will go to the …
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27 august, 2020 Dragi prieteni, Doresc să vă felicit pe toți cu ocazia zilei Independenței Republicii Moldova. Parteneriatul edificat dintre țările noastre pe parcursul ultimilor douăzeci și nouă de ani este puternic și rezistent. Statele Unite au oferit sprijin extensiv pentru a ajuta Moldova să depășească prezenta criză de sănătate și economie. Acest suport a inclus …
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Ambassador Hogan participated at the launch of the renovation of the Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer in Balti today. This center, housed by the Balti State University, is expected to open in September 2021 and will serve as an innovation and economic accelerator for the northern region of the country, providing students and young professionals access to laboratories, …
Read More» Moldova is being tested – again. Over the last few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has infected thousands of Moldovans and killed hundreds. It has brought economic hardship and dislocation, even as many are still hurting from efforts to fight the spread of disease. The United States and others will continue to support Moldova in dealing …
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The current COVID-19 crisis is one of the most serious challenges the world has confronted in modern times. The United States stands with the people of Moldova in confronting this dangerous virus. I am proud to say that the partnership our two countries have built together over the decades is proving strong and resilient in …
Read More» The United States continues to closely follow and support efforts to reform and strengthen Moldova’s justice system. We are concerned by reports that the recent Extraordinary General Assembly of judges’ decision to remove judges from the Superior Council of Magistrates did not adhere to appropriate legal procedure and may have been intended to block needed …
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The U.S. Embassy brought traditional American food, jazz music, sports, and movies to six different cities in the Republic of Moldova with its inaugural “America Days” festivals. During the first two weekends of September the Embassy staff visited six cities around the country to showcase the United States’ productive bilateral relationship with the Republic of …
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Ambassador Hogan’s remarks about the importance of legal system reforms in the Republic of Moldova Monday, September 16, 2019 Thank you for inviting me to speak here today to all of you, the future leaders of the legal profession in Moldova. Dear representatives of the mass-media, …
Read More» Last month’s parliamentary elections were an important milestone in Moldova’s democratic development and allowed Moldovans to make their voices heard. Now that the elections are over and parliament is in session, the truly hard work must be done: forming a government that will improve the lives of every Moldovan citizen. The United States stands ready …
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A Crucial Test – Moldova’s Parliamentary Elections and Future Relations with the United States Tuesday, February 5, 2019 I would like to begin by thanking Rector Ciocanu and the FRISPA leadership for inviting me here today. Today I would like to talk about the importance of the parliamentarian elections both for the future of the …
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During his first visit to Ungheni in December 2018, Ambassador Dereck J. Hogan gave an interview to Expresul.md. The interview is available in Romanian . Domnule Ambasador, imediat ce ați prezentat scrisorile de acreditare președintelui Republicii Moldova, ați pornit să vizitați localități din afara Chișinăului, inclusiv Ungheniul. Care este scopul acestor vizite și ce sperați …
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During his first visit to Balti on December 11, 2018, Ambassador Dereck J. Hogan gave an interview to eSP.md . The interview is available in Russian . Посол США — «СП»: «Мы думаем, что западный курс является самым лучшим. Но выбор в руках молдаван» Новый посол США Дерек Дж. Хоган посетил Бельцы 11 декабря. Во время …
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Monsieur Désir, fellow ambassadors, journalists and other guests… Good morning! I’m pleased to join you here today to support the important work that professional and ethical journalists are doing in Moldova. Let me begin by thanking the organizers: the Press Council, the Association of Independent Press, the Independent Journalism Center and the Broadcasters Association. Your …
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State Secretary Tarlev, thank you very much for that kind introduction. I’m pleased to be here to introduce today’s panel on Information and Communications Technologies, or ICT. First, I also wanted to share my thoughts about the U.S.-Moldovan economic relationship, the potential ICT has to contribute to Moldova’s economy, and some of the initiatives the …
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November 2, 2018 United States Ambassador Dereck J. Hogan presented his credentials to President Igor Dodon at the official State Residence on November 2. In the introductory meeting that followed, Ambassador Hogan told President Dodon that the United States remains a strong supporter of the Republic of Moldova and the Moldovan people. He stressed the …
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Ambassador Dereck J. Hogan arrived in Chisinau today with his family. With this video, he would like to introduce himself to the people of Moldova as he begins his tenure as the ninth United States Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova.
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The U.S. Embassy in Chisinau is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2019 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grants program. The Ambassadors Fund was established by the U.S. Congress in 2001 to help countries preserve their cultural heritage and to demonstrate U.S. respect for different cultures around the world. Last year …
Read More» May 3, 2018 Dear Members of the Moldovan Media: On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, thank you for the essential service you provide to Moldova. An independent and pluralistic media environment is essential to the effective functioning of a representative and democratic government. You contribute greatly to Moldova’s continued path toward reform by …
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Welcome Remarks at the CCA Media Conference Ambassador James D. Pettit December 15, 2017 Thank you, Dragos, for your invitation to be here today. Thank you, Dumitru, for the work you are doing through the Council of Europe to keep the legislative process moving forward to modernize Moldova’s media regulations. The U.S. Embassy is …
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Hello! According to the Gagauz folk calendar, the year is divided into two parts. On November 8th, the summer period closes and people thank God for the past season. Wholeheartedly I congratulate you on the occasion of Kasim holiday. I wish you share the feeling of brotherhood, unity, kindness and love not only today, but …
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The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists Ambassador James D. Pettit November 2, 2017 A free and independent media is the cornerstone of a democracy. It is no accident that the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of the people to think, speak, and publish their views and …
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On September 26, the U.S. Embassy in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova launched the project: Preservation of Early 19th-Century Bessarabian Charters and Historical Documents. A grant was awarded to the National Library of Moldova by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to preserve, restore and publicly …
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On August 27, the Republic of Moldova celebrates its 26th year of independence. I and my American and Moldovan colleagues at the U.S. Embassy in Moldova are privileged to advance our key relationship with the Republic of Moldova. I have met so many young and talented people whom I believe will drive Moldova toward a better …
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On Monday, June 5th, Ambassador James D. Pettit together with Polish Ambassador Artur Michalski unveiled a U.S.-Polish historic marker on the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau. Long before this building housed the U.S. Embassy, this very building was the location of the Polish Consulate in Chisinau. In the spirit of our shared values of freedom, independence, and brotherhood, …
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Now, students at Cotiujenii Mari high school, can enjoy better health conditions and therefore a better educational experience, thanks to a renovation project carried out with the support of the European Armed Forces Command in Europe. As a result of this $ 130,000 project, all existing sanitary groups, as well as the sewerage system, were …
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Ambassador James D. Pettit participated in an interview at the UNIMEDIA”s Alb și Negru talk show moderated by Elena Robu.
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On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the U.S. – Moldovan diplomatic relations, Ambassador James D. Pettit inaugurated a photo exhibition on Tuesday, February 28, at the National Fine Arts Museum in Chisinau. The exhibition features 33 photographs and documents that highlight the evolution of the relations between Moldova and the United States …
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Opening RemarksAmbassador James PettitUSAID High Value Agriculture Activity in Moldova (HVAA project)Launching EventWednesday, February 22, 2017, 1000 AMRadisson Blu Convention Center Prime Minister Filip Minister Grama Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen! It gives me a great pleasure to welcome you all today to the launch of a new project, funded by the U.S. Agency …
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U.S. Ambassador James D. Pettit visited Edinet on January 13, 2017. During his visit ambassador met with local public officials and with local businessmen to discuss economic and political situation in the region. Along with Peace Corps volunteers Valentine and Angela talked about successful projects in the localities where they work, and toured Ukrainian High …
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Dear friends, 25 years ago, the United States established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Moldova. The entire year we will be commemorating the 25-year anniversary of our relations. “25 years of cooperation” is more than a slogan – it is a recognition of what we can achieve together. Join us in celebrating this moment …
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On December 15, 2016 Ambassador James D. Pettit met with students at the Moldova State University. In his speech Ambassador addressed the U.S. -Moldovan diplomatic relations, and 25 years of cooperation. The video of the full speech is accessible here
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On October 20, Ambassador James D. Pettit hosted a roundtable to discuss the effects of trafficking and migration on children in Moldova. Key stakeholders in the anti-trafficking field representing the government, civil society, and international organizations attended the event. Marking the start of the Week to Fight Trafficking in Human Beings in Moldova, participants discussed …
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