UN chief pleads with countries to pay their share for peacekeeping, points to financial problems
Briefly

In a recent statement, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored the vital importance of member countries honoring their financial commitments to U.N. Peacekeeping operations. With ongoing missions across various countries, he highlighted the significant reduction in the budget, which now totals $5.6 million, emphasizing that peacekeeping remains an affordable and effective means for fostering global stability. Guterres stressed the necessity of collective responsibility among the 193 member nations to ensure the success and funding of these peacekeeping missions, especially in volatile regions.
"U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized that the strength of the peacekeeping operation is dependent on the commitment of member states to fulfill their financial obligations."
"The U.N. Peacekeeping budget, which is only a small fraction of global military spending, remains one of the most effective tools for maintaining international peace."
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