00:00The United Nations says the U.S. has a legal obligation to continue paying its dues
00:04after Washington withdrew support from more than 30 initiatives under the world body.
00:10The U.N. stress, however, that the work of all its agencies will continue
00:14under their existing mandates as set by member states.
00:19The Secretary-General regrets the announcement by the White House
00:23regarding the United States' decision to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities.
00:29As we have consistently said and underscored,
00:33assessed contributions to the United Nations' regular budget and the peacekeeping budget
00:38as approved by the General Assembly are legal obligations under the United Nations Charter
00:44for every member state, including the United States.
00:48Dejerik said U.N. officials received no formal notice from the Trump administration,
00:53learning of the withdrawals through news reports and White House social media.
00:57U.S. President Donald Trump moved to withdraw the country
01:00from dozens of international organizations yesterday,
01:04including several that work on climate change.
01:06The White House said the decision was taken as the bodies no longer serve American interests
01:11and promote what it described as ineffective or hostile agendas.
