KABUL: U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, announced that the United States plans to pay its remaining dues for the UN’s regular budget and peacekeeping missions in the coming weeks.
Waltz emphasized that this payment is a significant first step towards reducing U.S. arrears and is viewed as a clear sign of support for UN reforms.
He stated, “You will soon see a substantial portion of our annual contribution. While this is the initial installment of our arrears, it sends a clear message that the U.S. supports UN reform.”
He further noted that the U.S. desires the United Nations to operate as an efficient, organized, and focused body, with a reduction in redundant branches, concentrating on areas that guarantee peace, security, and the protection of human rights.
UN officials indicated that approximately 95% of the organization’s regular budget arrears are owed by the U.S., and nearly $2.4 billion remains unpaid for peacekeeping missions.