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Moldova is interested in Ukraine's experience preserving cultural heritage in wartime and financing creative projects. The two sides have supported the idea of launching an annual joint cultural event and continuing existing cultural diplomacy initiatives.
Ukraine and Moldova agreed to begin work on an updated document that will define priority areas of cooperation and joint initiatives for both countries in the cultural sphere, according to the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine.
The new program of cultural cooperation was discussed during a meeting of Ukrainian Minister of Culture Tetyana Bereshnya with the Moldovan ambassador to Ukraine Viktor Kirile.
As noted by the ministry, the meeting touched on protecting cultural heritage in the context of Russian aggression. In particular, Ukraine's readiness to share practical mechanisms for preserving cultural values developed during the full-scale war. According to the Moldovan side, the country is interested in studying Ukrainian approaches to developing action plans for protecting cultural heritage, evacuation and storage of cultural values, and crisis response.
In addition, the discussion covered the continuation of work by Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania on the joint nomination dossier “Precuputeni-Arjushd-Cucuteni-Tripilia Cultural Complex” for the UNESCO World Heritage List, as well as prospects for cooperation in the documentation and digitization of cultural heritage.
Additionally, the sides discussed avenues for cooperation in the creative industries. According to the ministry, Moldova is interested in learning about Ukraine's experience in supporting cultural entrepreneurship, financing creative projects, and implementing state programs. This refers to Ukrainian experience in film and audiovisual content, music, performing and visual arts, design and crafts.
“Exchange of experience will foster the development of the creative sector, strengthen cultural resilience, and expand opportunities for professional interaction between representatives of cultural and creative communities of both countries,” the ministry emphasizes.
Representatives of both countries also discussed continuing the “Reading Without Borders” initiative, implemented by the national libraries for children of Ukraine and Moldova; holding Days of Ukrainian Culture in Moldova; and organizing exhibition projects dedicated to Ukrainian identity.
The sides also supported the idea of launching an annual joint cultural event that would contribute to strengthening Ukrainian-Moldovan partnership.
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