News - USA, New York, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Bulgaria to the UN

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.

As from 1 March 2020, road vehicles with a total technically permissible maximum weight exceeding 3,5 tonnes circulating on paid road sections in Bulgaria will have to pay for their use distance-based road charges – toll. The toll replaces the electronic vignette for heavy vehicles and buses.

The UN commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child