Moldova and Greece join efforts to protect cultural heritage
The Republic of Moldova and Greece will strengthen their collaboration in protecting and enhancing cultural heritage. This commitment followed the signing of a memorandum of understanding by the Ministers of Culture from both countries, Cristian Jardan from Moldova and Lina Mendoni from Greece, in Chisinau. The agreement focuses on the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
The document was signed during a meeting hosted by the Minister of Culture, Cristian Jardan, at the Ministry of Culture. He received a delegation from the Hellenic Republic led by Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni. The memorandum outlines plans for exchanging expertise between specialists, organizing professional training programs, and developing joint projects aimed at protecting cultural heritage.
During the discussions, both parties explored several areas of collaboration, particularly in the field of archaeological heritage. The Greek side expressed its willingness to provide assistance and expertise to strengthen the institutional framework and modernize archaeological legislation in the Republic of Moldova, drawing on the experience Greece has gained in this sector.
They also discussed the possibility of developing professional cooperation programs for museum specialists. Under this initiative, employees from museums in the Republic of Moldova could participate in study visits to Greece, allowing them to learn from Greek museum institutions.
"Cultural cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and Greece already has a solid foundation. I am convinced that the dialogue initiated today will open new opportunities for collaboration between the cultural institutions of our two countries," said Minister Cristian Jardan.
A key topic of discussion was the "Hellenic Imprint" initiative, through which Greece aims to identify, document, and promote the cultural and historical heritage linked to the Greek presence in various regions of the world, including the Republic of Moldova. According to both ministers, the responsible institutions in each country will work together to highlight and capitalize on this imprint of Hellenism, which dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
The meeting's agenda also included discussions about museum activities, the digitization of museum heritage, opportunities for attracting European funds for cultural projects, and Greece's experience with the Cash Rebate mechanism, which is regarded as an effective tool for developing the cinematographic industry.
