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On January 9, Ambassador Gergana Karadjova, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the United Nations in New York, held a protocol meeting with Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, on the occasion of Ambassador Karadjova assuming her duties of Permanent Representative.

On 16–17 December, Bulgaria participated in the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20). In her statement, the Permanent Representative of Bulgaria H.E. Ms. Gergana Karadjova reaffirmed Bulgaria’s long-standing and consistent engagement in the WSIS process and its strong support for the multistakeholder model of Internet governance, highlighting its role as one of the early proponents of this inclusive approach. Bulgaria underscored the importance of preserving an open, global, interoperable and secure Internet that serves people and supports sustainable development.

On December 15 Bulgaria participated in the UN Security Council Open Debate "Leadership for Peace" dedicated to the upcoming selection process of the UN Secretary-General and the strengthening of the multilateralism. In her statement, Ambassador Gergana Karadjova, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the United Nations, highlighted the important responsibility UN Member States have in the selection process and called for the nomination of candidates who meet the highest standards of political and moral integrity, have a clear and bold vision for advancing the international cooperation and resolve to bring to the attention of the Security Council issues that may pose a threat to international peace and security.

On December 15 Bulgaria participated in the UN Security Council Open Debate "Leadership for Peace" dedicated to the upcoming selection process of the UN Secretary-General and the strengthening of the multilateralism.

Bulgaria, together with 15 other UN Member States, co-hosted the high-level event “Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations: Revitalizing Multilateralism in a Changing World” as part of the commemoration of its 70th anniversary as a UN Member State. The meeting gathered Member States, UN leaders, and stakeholders to reflect on the achievements and shortcomings of the multilateral system and to consider priorities for strengthening global governance in the context of both the UN’s 80th anniversary and Bulgaria’s own milestone year. Bulgaria was represented by its Permanent Representative to the UN, H.E. Ambassador Gergana Karadjova.

On December 15 Bulgaria participated in the UN Security Council Open Debate "Leadership for Peace" dedicated to the upcoming selection process of the UN Secretary-General and the strengthening of the multilateralism.

On 3 December 2025, at an official ceremony held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the newly appointed Permanent Representative of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Gergana Karadjova, presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr. António Guterres. During the meeting that followed, Ambassador Karadjova reaffirmed Bulgaria’s strong support for the United Nations and the role of multilateralism as the path toward peace, respect for human rights, and sustainable development. Ambassador Karadjova stressed that as Bulgaria marks the 70th anniversary of its UN membership and the Organization celebrates its 80th anniversary, it is of paramount importance to ensure a successful revitalization of the UN, including with the help of the UN80 initiative. She expressed Bulgaria’s commitment to engaging with the UN in order to help reinvigorate its capacity for making a difference in the world and reaffirmed Bulgaria’s prioritization for the upholding of human rights, including women’s empowerment and children’s rights. Ambassador Karadjova also highlighted Bulgaria’s constructive role in promoting peace and security both within the UN and in the regional and wider European context.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the process of implementing a large-scale project, coordinated in advance with all responsible institutions in Bulgaria and the EU, including the implementation and launch of a new version of the National Visa Information System (NVIS).

The members of the Group of Friends of Children and the SDGs, whose fundamental tenet is to act as champions and to advocate for the rights, lives, and well-being of all children, everywhere, and aligning countries, deplore in the strongest terms the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine and express our grave concern about its impact on all children in Ukraine.