Moldovan deputy foreign minister meets delegation of American Jewish Committee

Chisinau, 11 July /MOLDPRES/ - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Lilian Darii met today with the delegation of the American Jewish Committee, led by its President John M. Shapiro, the Foreign and European Integration Ministry's information and media communication service has reported. 

During the meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister Darii elaborated on the achievements of the Moldovan authorities in the field of Holocaust remembrance and other crimes against humanity, particularly the enactment of 27 of January as National Holocaust Remembrance Day. He highlighted the importance of Moldova’s participation in the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, in order to take over best practices for preservation and promotion of the identity of the Jewish community, along with other national minorities in the country.

In return, the members of the AJC delegation appreciated the efforts of the Republic of Moldova in the field of Holocaust remembrance, including within IHRA.

The Deputy Minister also took part along with the delegation of the American Jewish Committee in a meeting-requiem, organized by the Moldovan Jewish Community at the Victims of Fascism Memorial in Chisinau.

(Editor A. Raileanu)