US pays $725 million to UN, easing its debt dispute with the world body
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US pays $725 million to UN, easing its debt dispute with the world body
By Antoni Slodkowski UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16 (Reuters) – The Trump administration paid $725 million to the United Nations, the organization said on Wednesday, reducing Washington’s large debt and ensuring it keeps its vote at the U.N. General Assembly convening in New York next week. Trump has criticized the global body for not living up to its potential and slashed funding to many U.N. agencies. When asked about the planned payment last month…
The United States transferred $725 million to the United Nations (UN) and amortized a fraction of its liabilities to the entity. This contribution also ensures that Washington maintains its vote at the next General Assembly, whose meetings will begin the following week in New York. The payment corresponds to the regular budget ...
The Donald Trump administration has transferred $725 million to the United Nations to pay off its debt, the organization announced on Wednesday, thus guaranteeing Washington the right to vote in the UN General Assembly, which is being convened in New York...
The United States disbursed $725 million to reduce its debt to the UN and to avoid, for now, the risk of losing its vote in the General Assembly. Payment comes as the Trump administration pushes cuts and demands reforms to the international body.
President Donald Trump's administration still owes $1.312 billion to the organization's regular budget.
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