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Since its inaugural edition in 2013, held under the patronage of Ban Soon-taek, the International Bazaar has established itself as a valued annual tradition. The event has a charitable purpose.

Ambassador Gergana Karadjova emphasized that, in a time of growing geopolitical tensions, protracted crises, and increasing polarization, strengthening the mediation role of the United Nations is not merely desirable, but necessary. She highlighted the importance of preventive diplomacy, early conflict prevention, and restoring confidence in the multilateral system as key prerequisites for achieving lasting peace.

The Permanent Mission of Bulgaria to the United Nations hosted an informal event marking Bulgaria’s historic victory in the landmark 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Ambassador Gergana Karadjova donated two Bulgarian pysanky, which are now part of the international initiative “The Pysanka: A Symbol of Hope,” curated by Sofika Zielyk and organized by the Ukrainian Institute of America in partnership with the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations. Bulgaria is the 20th country to join the exhibition with a pysanka contribution. Since 2022, the collection has grown to more than 1,000 pysanky, with participation from all 50 U.S. states except Alaska.

The Group of Friends of Children and the SDGs — co-chaired by Bulgaria, Jamaica, and Luxembourg — convened its second meeting of the year under the theme: “Ensuring UN80 Delivers for Every Child.” Bulgaria was represented by Ambassador Gergana Karadjova.

Ambassador Gergana Karadjova hosted the exhibition “Bulgaria from a Bird’s Eye View”, celebration dedicated to two of Bulgaria’s most significant national holidays – the Day of Bravery and the Bulgarian Armed Forces, celebrated on 6 May, and 24 May – the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture and of Slavonic Script. The event took place at the Permanent Mission of Bulgaria to the United Nations and was attended by ambassadors of UN Member States, representatives of the UN Secretariat, and representatives of the host country.

Ambassador Gergana Karadjova took part in the “Better Together Dialogues” held at United Nations Headquarters on 8 May and convened by the President of the General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock. The meeting focused on strengthening global cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence in the context of the Global Digital Compact and in preparation for the First Global Dialogue on AI Governance, to be held in Geneva on 6–7 July.