The United States has transferred $725 million to the United Nations regular budget and another $102 million for peacekeeping, easing a long-running dispute over Washington’s unpaid assessments.
The payment allows the United States to preserve its voting rights in the General Assembly under Article 19 of the UN Charter, which can suspend a country’s vote when arrears reach a defined threshold.
Despite the transfer, the United States still owes about $1.31 billion to the organization’s regular budget, according to figures reported on Wednesday.
The United States remains the UN’s largest single contributor, making the timing and scale of its payments central to the organization’s cash position and operational planning.
China, the second-largest contributor, paid approximately $641.4 million earlier this month, providing another important injection of liquidity.
The financial pressure comes as Secretary-General António Guterres advances the UN80 reform programme, which combines cost reductions with proposals to streamline mandates and working methods.
Diplomats will now watch whether the latest U.S. transfer leads to a broader settlement of arrears and greater predictability for peacekeeping and core UN operations.
Source: Reuters
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