Statement on #US decision on withdrawal from #UN entities

United Nations · January 8, 2026

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Secretary-General responds to U.S. announcement on withdrawal from UN entities

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The Secretary-General expressed regret at the White House announcement that the United States would withdraw from a number of United Nations entities (speaker identified in the transcript as 'the secretary general') and emphasized two points: that assessed contributions to the UN regular and peacekeeping budgets, as approved by the General Assembly, are legal obligations under the United Nations Charter; and that UN entities will continue to implement their mandates for those who depend on them.

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The Secretary-General expressed regret at the White House announcement that the United States would withdraw from a number of United Nations entities and reiterated that assessed contributions to the UN regular and peacekeeping budgets are legal obligations under the United Nations Charter; the statement said UN entities will continue to implement their mandates.

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