September 16, 20123 Dear Guests. It is a privilege to be here with you today. This event reinforces the strength of the friendship between Moldova and Ukraine – not just the governments, but also the people, who have shown what it means to stand in solidarity with a neighbor in need. Over 900,000 refugees from …
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August 4, 2023 Good morning, Minister Nosatîi, General Ohladciuc, Representatives Lamborn, Moulton, and Mace, distinguished guests: For 31 years the United States has stood by the Republic of Moldova on its path to secure and defend its sovereignty. The United States through United States European Command has provided $123 million in equipment, and $36 million …
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August 2, 2023 Good morning. It is an honor to be here with you at this solemn observation of the Roma Murder at Auschwitz-Birkenau. We are grateful to UN Women for hosting this event and are glad to be partners with you. Roma communities deserve respect for their identity, heritage, history, and language. They also …
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Chisinau, Moldova 06.29.2023 Good evening President Sandu, distinguished guests, colleagues, friends. Welcome and thank you for joining us to celebrate America’s 247th Independence Day! This year our theme is Limitless Opportunities, because we are excited to celebrate the United States’ partnership with Moldova in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. I have traveled …
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Friends, partners, honored guests: Welcome to America Days! First, I would like to thank Prime Minister Dorin Recean for being part of this important event. Your presence clearly shows the partnership and friendship that the United States and Moldova have built over decades. I also want to warmly welcome deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, …
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May 16, 2023 Buna Ziua! I am pleased to join you today as we come together to discuss ways to mitigate and prevent risks to national security posed by corruption and illicit finance. This is a core element of our common efforts to defend our democracies, our prosperity, and our security. As President Biden has …
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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Laura Hruby at the Opening of the Orange Digital Center May 11, 2023 Ion Creanga University Good afternoon, Prime Minister Recean, dear colleagues. I am excited to be here to mark the opening of the first Orange Digital Center in Moldova because of what it means for Moldova’s future. The state-of-the-art …
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U.S. Ambassador Kent Logsdon U.S. Moldova Relations: Working together to build a democratic, prosperous, and secure future. May 10, 2023 Moldova State University Good morning! It’s wonderful to be back at the State University and talking once again to such a dynamic group of scholars. Rector Sharov and Dean Solcan, thank you for once more …
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Keynote address by U.S. Ambassador Kent Logsdon at the 2023 Moldova Media Forum Chisinau, May the 4th, 2023 Good morning, Prime Minister, distinguished colleagues: it is a pleasure to be here to participate in the 2023 Media Policy Forum. Today’s forum provides a unique opportunity for Moldova to discuss its media environment. The increased distribution …
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What the Kishinev Pogrom Means to Americans By Kent Logsdon, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova In the early days of the 20th century, very few of the names of the small cities dotting the periphery of the Russian Empire would have evoked much recognition or emotion among Americans. …
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February 24, 2023 Good morning. Ambassador Shevchenko, thank you for gathering us all here on this solemn day. Доброго ранку! Пане Посол Шевченко, дякую, що зібрали нас усіх тут у цей важливий день. To my fellow Ambassadors, thank you for your presence and for the solidarity you and your nations have all shown with Ukraine. …
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January 23, 2024 Permanent Military Camp Distinguished guests and returning soldiers, I stood before you with Minister Nosatîi on July 8 for your departure ceremony and I am pleased to stand here again with him to welcome you back. We have seen in the last six months, that the NATO-led KFOR mission was more complicated …
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January 13, 2023 Good afternoon! Minister Revenco, Ms. Bonelli, and Chestor Cernauteanu, thank you for all that you have done in the face of this unprecedented humanitarian situation. I am proud to participate in the arrival of these vehicles to help the General Inspectorate of Police and the Ministry of Internal Affairs respond to the …
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January 13, 2023 Minister Nosatîi, Brigadier General Ohladciuc, distinguished guests, good morning. It is an honor to wish these soldiers success on their upcoming deployment to KFOR, an important peacekeeping operation in Kosovo. This deployment marks Moldova’s 18th rotation to KFOR in Kosovo, at a time when peacekeeping efforts in the Balkans are critical. Moldova’s …
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Deputy Prime Minister Spinu, ladies and gentlemen. Today, I am pleased to announce an additional $42 million U.S. investment in Moldova’s energy future. This additional funding, via the USAID Moldova Energy Security Activity, or MESA, will support Moldova’s energy sector to address the current challenges and support the development of a clean and secure energy …
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2022 Media Forum November 23, 2022 Speaker Grosu, distinguished colleagues, I am so pleased to be here at the 2022 Media Forum, given the crucially important role a free and independent media plays in a democratic society. Thank you to the Press Council and its partners for organizing this year’s Forum, which provides a unique …
Read More» I am honored to be here today to represent the United States at the third Moldova Support Platform ministerial, and to express our full and continued support for the Government of Moldova’s efforts to address the effects of Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine, build and grow a strong democracy, and continue to strengthen its connections …
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Good afternoon Prime Minister Gavrilita, distinguished colleagues. Thank you so much for inviting me to share Thanksgiving lunch with you. 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 …
Read More» 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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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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Good evening. The Moldovan people have clearly voiced their demand for an end to the corruption and malign foreign influence that have plagued this country for too long. They want a country with equal opportunity for all, where public funds are used to benefit the people, rather than a corrupt circle of oligarchs. They want …
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October 12, 2022 Minister Popescu, Excellencies, Ambassador Munteanu, good morning. I thank you for the invitation to be with you at this important event. As we approach the eighth month of Russia’s brutal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the world continues to marvel at the bravery of Ukrainians who fight to protect their home and their …
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October 7, 2022 Madam Bashkan Vlah, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation to speak at the 8th Gagauzia International Investment Forum. This is a great opportunity to meet with local businesses and to learn more about Gagauzia’s investment and development potential. The United States values the diverse array …
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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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 …
Read More» January 27, 2022 Today, as we commemorate the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp 77 years ago, we remember and honor the millions of victims of the Holocaust. We speak out publicly today because of and despite the urge to recoil in horror at the sheer scale of the crime against Roma, Catholics, political dissidents, LGBTQI+ …
Read More» Charge d’Affaires Laura Hruby Departure Ceremony of the 16th Moldovan Contingent January 6, 2022; 10:00 AM Permanent Military Camp (Str. Pietrarilor 3), Chisinau President Sandu, Minister Nosatii, Colonel Ohladciuc, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, Soldiers, Diplomatic Corps, distinguished guests, members of the press, ladies, and gentlemen, thank you for this opportunity and good morning. I am honored …
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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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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, …
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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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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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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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