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UN says US aid cuts will affect agency programs; member states in contact to assess scope
Summary
A reporter asked whether proposed cuts to US foreign‑aid contracts and assistance would affect UN programs; the UN spokesperson said that agencies are in touch with US authorities and that the reductions will have an impact given the size of US contributions.
A reporter asked about reports that the U.S. administration would eliminate more than 90% of US Agency for International Development foreign aid contracts and cut overall US assistance. The UN spokesperson said the short answer is "yes," adding that different UN agencies are in contact with US authorities to seek clarification and that the reductions will affect some humanitarian and development projects given the scale of U.S. contributions.
The spokesperson said the secretary‑general has been prudent in managing UN finances and that staff and member states are in contact as the UN considers measures to maintain operations. She also called on other member states to consider stepping up voluntary contributions to sustain UN programs.
No specific programs or dollar amounts were identified at the briefing; the spokesperson said agencies are assessing which projects would be affected.
