The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marks 70 Years of Bulgaria’s Membership in the United Nations with an Official Ceremony for the Issuance of a Commemorative Postage Stamp
10 October 2025 News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria hosted an official ceremony for the validation of a special commemorative postage stamp marking the 70th anniversary of Bulgaria’s membership in the United Nations (UN).
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karajov and Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev, who jointly applied the first cancellation mark to the commemorative issue.
“Bulgaria regards multilateralism and the United Nations as the most effective instruments for addressing the challenges of today’s international environment,” stated Minister Georgiev in his address.
He underlined Bulgaria’s long-standing commitment to the principles and purposes enshrined in the UN Charter, which form the foundation of peace, security and sustainable development..
Minister Georgiev also expressed Bulgaria’s support for the ongoing process of reform within the UN system, aimed at enhancing its capacity to respond effectively to the dynamic global challenges posed by conflicts, instability and manifestations of terrorism.
In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karajov noted that the commemorative stamp would carry Bulgaria’s message around the world as an active and constructive member of the Organisation. “A postage stamp is a small work of art that easily crosses borders and tells our story. Through it, significant events are preserved in the collective memory of generations,” Minister Karajov emphasised.
Topics related to international organisations have held a special place in Bulgarian philately since the early 1960s. Among them are issues dedicated to the Red Cross, the World Wide Fund for Nature, UNESCO, and the United Nations..
The first Bulgarian postage stamp dedicated to the United Nations was issued in 1961.
As part of the ceremony, Minister Georg Georgiev presented awards to the finalists in the national student essay competition on the theme: “Bulgaria in the United Nations: The Voice of Small and Medium-Sized States in World Politics.”
“Young people who analyse, participate in and work on issues related to multilateral diplomacy represent the next step in the development of Bulgaria’s engagement within the UN system,” noted the Foreign Minister. He highlighted the importance of the active involvement of Bulgarian society, particularly of young people, in streightenin the country’s standing within the Organization. Minister Georgiev also expressed appreciation for the United Nations Association of Bulgaria which over the years has become a valuable partner and an authoritative adviser on foreign policy matters.
The first prize in the competition was awarded to Lazara Prichkapova, who will join the Bulgarian delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The finalists Yordan Petrov, Nikolay Shukerov, and Ivana Yotova received certificates and commendation awards.
