Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili traveled to New York to participate in the 67th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The trip is described in Georgian press as a key diplomatic engagement with global partners. During her stay, she is slated to meet with United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, underscoring continued collaboration on gender equality and sustainable development goals.
Zurabishvili will deliver remarks at the John F. Kennedy Public School and hold discussions with members of the Harvard Club in New York, alongside representatives of the Georgian diaspora in the United States. These activities reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural ties and enhance Georgia’s visibility on the world stage through high‑level dialogue and public diplomacy.
The UN Commission on the Status of Women has a long history, spanning more than seven decades, and includes participation from forty‑five United Nations member states. Its mission centers on validating global standards and shaping concrete strategies to advance the status of women worldwide, highlighting the international community’s shared commitment to equality, opportunity, and rights for all.
Past reporting notes a U.S. initiative to dedicate up to $100,000 to promote contemporary American literature in Georgia. The objective is to broaden access to American literary works and scholarly research among Georgian audiences, fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding through literature.
Further, the U.S. Department of State has signaled an allocation of $125,000 to support programs aimed at deeper Western integration and democratic development in Georgia. These efforts are part of a broader partnership intended to reinforce Georgia’s democratic institutions, economic resilience, and regional stability.