75th Anniversary of United Nations, 65th Anniversary of Bulgaria's Membership in UN Marked in Sofia
On Friday Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva hosted a ceremony on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations and the 65th anniversary of Bulgaria's membership in the organization. Speaking at the gathering, Zaharieva said that lessons from the unprecedented situation with the coronavirus pandemic confirm yet again that only with concerted efforts can nations emerge from the crisis stronger and on the path of swift recovery.
Zaharieva said that it has become clear how health risks know no geographic borders and nationalities, and that the challenges from the pandemic are common and will continue to set the agenda.
The Foreign Minister went on to note that in UN's 75-year history more than one million people have participated in more than 70 peace-keeping operations. She said that realizing UN's
causes now more than ever depends on taking prompt actions and reaching out to others.
Dr. Jane Muita, Representative of UNICEF for Bulgaria, highlighted the key principles of the UN Charter which she said form the basis of international relations and the essence of peace.
Dr. Muita dwelled on the four threats to development in the 21st century defined by the UN Secretary General: devastating conflicts, the worsening climate crisis, the increasininequalities, and the dark side of the digital world. She said that these four threats pose a risk to every aspect of the common future of the people, to which one more has been added: the coronavirus pandemic, which showed how fragile the world is.
After the ceremony, a special postal issue was cancelled dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations and the 65th anniversary of Bulgaria's membership in it.
Source: BTA