UN Awaits Payment of Nearly $4 Billion in Dues from the United States

Kathmandu. The United Nations has stated that it is awaiting when the approximately four billion US dollars in outstanding dues from the United States will be paid.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had warned that the United Nations could face a serious financial crisis if all member states fail to pay their dues on time and if the organization's financial regulations are not reformed.

According to UN officials, the US has approximately two billion dollars outstanding for the regular operating budget, which includes $76.7 million for this year. Additionally, a significant amount remains outstanding for the separate peacekeeping budget.

The US mission indicated that the American administration plans to make a partial payment of its outstanding dues within the next few weeks. The United Nations stated that Secretary-General Guterres and US officials are in continuous contact regarding this matter.

According to Secretary-General Guterres, if the necessary funds are not received on time, the regular budget could run out by July of this year, potentially having a serious impact on the organization's activities.

UN officials noted that the majority of the arrears towards the regular budget are attributed to the US share. So far, about 60 countries have paid their annual dues within the stipulated time.