The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Nations, Ambassador Gergana Karadjova, Presented her Credentials to the UN Secretary-General
04 December 2025 News
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.
Secretary-General Guterres welcomed Ambassador Karadjova to her new position and expressed his support for Bulgaria’s continued active engagement with various UN processes and bodies, including the UN80 reform process. The Secretary-General shared his positive assessment of Bulgaria’s role in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and expressed his assurance that Bulgaria can count on the UN’s support in standing up for our shared values both globally and in the region.
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