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9 December 2025, New York, USA — UNITAR’s office in New York, in partnership with the International Academy for Arts and Cultural Studies and Carnegie Hall, organized the 2025 UNGA Annual Gala Concert, an annual tradition held in celebration of the work of the United Nations General Assembly. Framed under the theme of the 80th Session, Better Together, the evening brought together over 2,000 members of the diplomatic community, including various Permanent Representatives, Secretariat officials, and other distinguished guests for an evening celebrating the shared values of diplomacy and cultural exchange.
Guests gathered for a welcoming reception, where representatives from the sponsoring nations—Monaco, El Salvador, Singapore, Oman, Portugal, and Paraguay—offered reflections and toasts honoring the United Nations’ eight decades of global service.
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Held in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium, the concert featured a diverse programme of performances by internationally acclaimed musicians whose work reflected the themes of peace, resilience, and global solidarity. The evening included special remarks by H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and H.E. Mr. Omar Said Omar Al Kathiri, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations.
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The evening concluded with a celebratory gathering that brought together performers and members of the diplomatic community in a shared moment of connection and goodwill. The 2025 UNGA Annual Gala Concert served as a symbolic moment of unity, underscoring the role of the arts in fostering dialogue and strengthening multilateral cooperation. This concert reaffirmed the enduring partnership between UNITAR and the international community, underscoring the importance of fostering spaces—both educational and cultural—where dialogue, partnership, and mutual understanding can thrive.