💨 Abstract

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed regret over the U.S. decision to withdraw from numerous U.N. entities, including key climate and gender equality bodies. The U.S. cited these entities as operating contrary to its national interests. The U.N. noted that many of these entities are funded by mandatory U.S. contributions, which are legally obligated under the U.N. Charter. The U.S. is the largest contributor to the U.N.

Courtesy: Reuters