This after the United States (US) announced its withdrawal from 66 multilateral organisations, 31 linked to the UN system that the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as redundant in their scope, poorly run and that threaten the sovereignty, freedoms and general prosperity of the US.
The UN Chief, through his spokesperson, said all UN entities would go on with the implementation of their mandates as given by Member States.
In just the latest gut-punch to multilaralism, the Us announced its withdrawal from over five dozen international organisations, most within UN structures – drawing this response from the Secretary-General through his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
“The Secretary-General regrets the announcement by the White House regarding the UN’ decision to withdraw from a number of UN entities. As we have consistently underscored, assessed contributions to the United Nations regular budget and peacekeeping budget, as approved by the General Assembly, are a legal obligation under the UN Charter for all Member States, including the US. All UN entities will go on with the implementation of their mandates as given by Member States. The UN has a responsibility to deliver for those who depend on us. We will continue to carry out our mandates with determination.” he said.
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