The United States welcomed the cuts in the UN budget to $ 285 million

The United States welcomed the cuts in the UN budget to $ 285 million

US Ambassador to the UN , Nikki Haley declared a historic reduction in the core budget of the organization for the biennium, calling it «a big step in the right direction.»

The United States among all 193 member countries of the UN every year and make the biggest possible contribution to the financing of international organizations – 22% of the budget. This is due to the high GDP in a country and income per capita.

The United States welcomed the cuts in the UN budget to $ 285 million

Haley noted that the cuts in the budget of the UN for 2017-2018 $ 285 million will lead to a positive shift in the work of the United Nations, because work will become more effective and accountable. According to the American representatives, staff and support functions the UN was reduced.

After genasambleya UN adopted a resolution on non-recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Hayley was threatened that the U.S. might abandon their «generous contributions».

With the initiative of the President of the United States Donald trump this year have already been cut by 600 million the budget of the peacekeeping operations, which is adopted separately from the operational budget of the UN.

The leader of the country repeatedly complained about the work of the UN, accusing the organization to ineffectiveness. He also threatened to stop providing financial aid to countries that opposed the U.S. decision on recognition as the capital of Israel.

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