The United Nations emphasized that the United States, despite withdrawing from the institution, still needs to fulfill its legal obligation to pay fees.

United Nations: Even if the United States withdraws from UN-related agencies, it still has a legal obligation to pay

New York time January 8, 2026, the spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, said in a statement:

1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, expressed regret over the United States' decision to withdraw from 31 UN-related agencies.

2. The regular budget and peacekeeping budget of the United Nations, which have been assessed and approved by the General Assembly, are legal obligations for all member states (including the United States) under the Charter of the United Nations.

3. The targeted UN entities will continue to carry out their work.

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