US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
Summary
The United States plans to make an initial payment towards its billions of dollars owed to the United Nations while emphasizing the importance of continued UN reforms.
Key Points
- The US will make a significant initial down payment towards its annual UN dues within weeks.
- The US owes over $2 billion to the regular UN budget, plus additional amounts for peacekeeping and tribunals.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of an imminent financial collapse due to unpaid member fees.
- US Ambassador Mike Waltz emphasized support for UN reforms and the need to reduce duplication and bureaucracy.
