U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged member countries to fulfill their financial obligations towards peacekeeping operations, emphasizing that their effectiveness relies on timely contributions. The U.N. leads 11 peacekeeping missions worldwide with a budget of $5.6 billion, down 8.2% from the previous year. Guterres highlighted liquidity issues that threaten operations and stressed the importance of adhering to commitments. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul echoed this sentiment, advocating for more efficient missions in addition to financial support to enhance peacekeeping efficacy.
Guterres emphasized that U.N. peacekeeping's efficacy relies heavily on timely financial contributions from member states, especially amid current liquidity challenges and decreased funding.
The U.N. is grappling with funding constraints primarily due to cuts from its largest donor, the U.S., placing a spotlight on the need for all countries to fulfill their obligations.
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