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The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has expressed regret over the decision by the United States to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities, stressing that assessed financial contributions to the organisation are a legal obligation for all member states.

In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, the Secretary-General expressed regret over the White House’s announcement on the decision.

“The Secretary-General regrets the announcement by the White House regarding the United States’ decision to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities,” the statement read.

The UN chief emphasised that funding commitments approved by the General Assembly are binding under international law.

“As we have consistently underscored, assessed contributions to the United Nations regular budget and peacekeeping budget, as approved by the General Assembly, are a legal obligation under the UN Charter for all Member States, including the United States,” the statement said.

Guterres also said the organisation would continue to function despite the decision, noting that UN agencies would press ahead with their responsibilities.

“All United Nations entities will go on with the implementation of their mandates as given by Member States,” he said.

Reaffirming the UN’s role globally, the Secretary-General added, “The United Nations has a responsibility to deliver for those who depend on us. We will continue to carry out our mandates with determination.”

The same position was echoed on the UN’s official X page, which stated, “António Guterres regrets the announcement regarding the United States’ decision to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities. The UN has a responsibility to deliver for those who depend on us. We will continue to carry out our mandates with determination.”

Meanwhile, PUNCH Online reported that President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organisations, describing the move as one of the most extensive rollbacks of US participation in multilateral institutions in modern history.

According to the report, a White House Fact Sheet released on January 7, 2026, said Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal from organisations that “no longer serve American interests.”

The directive reportedly instructs all executive departments and agencies to stop participating in and funding 35 non-UN organisations and 31 United Nations entities said to operate “contrary to US national interests, security, economic prosperity, or sovereignty.”

Source: https://punchng.com/un-secretary-general-regrets-us-decision-to-quit-international-organisations

Well....let's just focus on our country of particular concern!

America first.

We'll longer care for the world but us first

Great. Why will I continue to fund what is no longer serving my interest. Trump is not a politician that all they know it throw money away that has no strategic value, he is a business man. There must be value for every penny. It's the same reason some lazy Nigerians will say rich men are stingy! No they are are not, they just want value for money. I hope our politicians learn from this. Good morning everyone TGIF...

UN is becoming a tool in the hands of terrorist nations. US took the right decision

Adeyinka123:
UN is becoming a tool in the hands of terrorist nations. US took the right decision

Is becoming you said ... is that not the reason it was established in the first place .

Those countries that support terrorism hate America yet want to benefit from American dollar. Trump says NO MORE!

The UN is a big money laundering scheme. It has totally lost relevance

Trump don carry them go where dem no know

I pity whoever takes over from Trump as US president, a lot of these moves have lasting implications.

Trump is keen on taking away all the leverages the US built over her allies for decades.

To the folks who don’t understand what’s at stake, do you truly believe that the US presidents that have sustained these alliances for decades were all stupid?

America has lost all her soft power under Trump, the remaining military might will be vulnerable without trusted allies

Chai. USA don dey overdo recently ooooo. Let them take their time o

The conspiracy against the masses during the COVID-19 is enough to disband all these organisations including the WHO. Imagine paying health officials and instructing them to keep sick industrials without attending to them in the name of Covid19. To the glory of God. Nigerians and some other African nations were helped by God. The conspiracy was so strong. I'm still waiting for Donald Trump to initiate an intensive investigation against that wicked conspiracy against the masses.

Flets:
I pity whoever takes over from Trump as US president, a lot of these moves have lasting implications.

Trump is keen on taking away all the leverages the US built over her allies for decades.

To the folks who don’t understand what’s at stake, do you truly believe that the US presidents that have sustained these alliances for decades were all stupid?

America has lost all her soft power under Trump, the remaining military might will be vulnerable without trusted allies

But the America under Trump is stronger, more powerful and respected. Not a dumping ground it used to be.

The crime of Trump is that, he decided to class America above other nations, leveraging on their military might and economic power. The crime of Trump is that he wants to restore the originality of America void of hetero-cultural and inter-religio contamination.


If all world leaders think like this, the world will be better. Whoever is angry with Trump is obviously bias... Due to his or her inferiority. Native Americans are proud of Trump.

adenigga:
Source: https://punchng.com/un-secretary-general-regrets-us-decision-to-quit-international-organisations

Medicine after death! You have been unfair to the free world!

Capernum:
But the America under Trump is stronger, more powerful and respected. Not a dumping ground it used to be.

The crime of Trump is that, he decided to class America above other nations, leveraging on their military might and economic power. The crime of Trump is that he wants to restore the originality of America void of hetero-cultural and inter-religio contamination.


If all world leaders think like this, the world will be better. Whoever is angry with Trump is obviously bias... Due to his or her inferiority. Native Americans are proud of Trump.

On what measurable metric is US better under Trump for US citizens?

Unfortunately many people has no clue what soft power entails

Why can't China fill in the gap?

Those Chinese stingy pass Ijebu people. They don't joke with money.

It is well....the rogue elements in Nigeria , that use these organisations to steal funds meant for the masses , will be disappointed...😁😁😁

Lolllll let china and Russia fill up the gaps, since they are clearly next world powers.

Omo I pity those that will have to be retrenched because of this developments, it not ISA fault, imagine funding organizations filled with countries that want to eliminate you at all costs

Flets:
On what measurable metric is US better under Trump for US citizens?

Unfortunately many people has no clue what soft power entails

Also tell us on what basis, America should keep funding entities that are working against it, plotting and not serving it's interest.


In what clime is it moral to fund your enemies and have them rub it on your face?

Nahunger:
Also tell us on what basis, America should keep funding entities that are working against it, plotting and not serving it's interest.


In what clime is it moral to fund your enemies and have them rub it on your face?

US soft powers depend solely on these associations. Trump has succeeded in isolating US on the world stage

Trump has succeeded in alienating all her allies and neighbors. All US have left is her military might and it will take a Russia/ China minimal efforts to court all the allies that Trump seem to be fighting

Within US mainland, things have not been better. Prices of goods and services has maintained an upward trajectory, medical insurance premiums are almost unaffordable, MAGA is in disarray, even Trump acknowledges an impeachment if the republicans lose the mid-term.

I ask again, what metric is going right for the US citizen under Trump?

Flets:
US soft powers depend solely on these associations. Trump has succeeded in isolating US on the world stage

Trump has succeeded in alienating all her allies and neighbors. All US have left is her military might and it will take a Russia/ China minimal efforts to court all the allies that Trump seem to be fighting

Within US mainland, things have not been better. Prices of goods and services has maintained an upward trajectory, medical insurance premiums are almost unaffordable, MAGA is in disarray, even Trump acknowledges an impeachment if the republicans lose the mid-term.

I ask again, what metric is going right for the US citizen under Trump?

There is a reason why all government in the world have access to classified information, I am very sure they have done their calculations, check and balances weighed their options, done background negotiations with several countries and still holding secret meetings to consolidate their strength both militarily, economically and globally..

The reason you are raising this question is because you, me and those expected to take the baits and fall into the trap are not furnished with this information.

International Relations, everything on that stage is about interest not loyalty.

The trump system of negotiation is one person at a time not collectively, it makes nations and leaders scramble for their place at the table.

YOU might not necessarily agree with this strategy but it's a smart move.

Nahunger:
There is a reason why all government in the world had access to classified information, I am very sure they have done their calculations, check and balances weighed their options, done background negotiationa with several countries and still holding secret meetings to consolidate their strength both militarily, economically and globally..

The reason you are raising this question is because you, me and those expected to take the baits and fall into the trap are not furnished with this information.

International Relations, everything on that stage is about interest not loyalty.

The trump system of negotiation is one person at a time not collectively, it makes nations and leaders scramble for their place at the table.

YOU might not necessarily agree with this strategy but it's a smart move.

I appreciate the way you engage on this forum. While I might not agree with your position, I hope others can learn how to disagree without insulting.

I just hope that what ever Trump does, the US masses get better for it. At the moment, it’s the exact opposite

Flets:
I appreciate the way you engage on this forum. While I might not agree with your position, I hope others can learn how to disagree without insulting.

I just hope that what ever Trump does, the US masses get better for it. At the moment, it’s the exact opposite

Thank you so much for the compliments, I appreciate your openness to diverging opinions, I rarely interact here cause most people resort to insults, gaslighting, ethnic colouration and other sub human characters.

You raised very valid questions and I felt I should share an opposing view from a logical perspective.

Meanwhile, you must note that this global injustice has been ongoing for decades, Americans are tired of being used look how high their debts is, they borrow to fund all this international corporations and bodies and get nothing in return.

Trump trying to fix that will not magically translate to the people's standards of living, real change and growth takes time and Trump has barely 4 years left, he's trying to set the pace before his exit, it might take time but eventually, Americans will enjoy the benefits.

Not to forget internal saboteurs, political opponents who wants to see the other part fail instead of the nation and citizens enjoying peace, progress and growth.

It's a case of fighting enemies both within and outside your borders.

God help us all

Flets:
I pity whoever takes over from Trump as US president, a lot of these moves have lasting implications.

Trump is keen on taking away all the leverages the US built over her allies for decades.

To the folks who don’t understand what’s at stake, do you truly believe that the US presidents that have sustained these alliances for decades were all stupid?

America has lost all her soft power under Trump, the remaining military might will be vulnerable without trusted allies

You are very correct! Some persons up there who doesn't understand how these systems work are talking nonsense.

Some of those Agencies are not necessary. Some even sound the same. They did not leave the major ones, just the ones they feel are not necessary. Which one is UN agency for Democracy What will they actually be doing? Enforce democracy in countries?

I thought you guys were witch hunting American with your stupid policies

Flets:
I pity whoever takes over from Trump as US president, a lot of these moves have lasting implications.

Trump is keen on taking away all the leverages the US built over her allies for decades.

To the folks who don’t understand what’s at stake, do you truly believe that the US presidents that have sustained these alliances for decades were all stupid?

America has lost all her soft power under Trump, the remaining military might will be vulnerable without trusted allies

Lies. You only wish. But your wish won't be granted.

God bless President Donald Trump.

US is practically funding the UN. What does the US get in return? Without America, the UN is dead. If the US pulls out of the UN, some other important allies may be tempted to pull out too.

Capernum:
But the America under Trump is stronger, more powerful and respected. Not a dumping ground it used to be.

The crime of Trump is that, he decided to class America above other nations, leveraging on their military might and economic power. The crime of Trump is that he wants to restore the originality of America void of hetero-cultural and inter-religio contamination.


If all world leaders think like this, the world will be better. Whoever is angry with Trump is obviously bias... Due to his or her inferiority. Native Americans are proud of Trump.

Which world will be better? Obviously you haven't read the effect of disunity leading to WW2 Trump is fast laying grounds for another WW.

Everybody keep saying china very strong ..china economy keep growing n will overtake America..na America wants to rxpand her economy n keep research to match technology by reducing what is holding her down ..yet u people complain..if china should do wuarter if American is doind as aid n others ..they will be stagnant.
For America to be great again ...she needs fund and need be set free and focus internally not external...or else will be weak n atvlast cant cope externally
...

Flets:
On what measurable metric is US better under Trump for US citizens?

Unfortunately many people has no clue what soft power entails

Who measurable metric epp? America is many people's dream now. Just know that if nairaland is not faceless, people like you wouldn't ever be granted entry into America because it's obvious you bias. Probably a Chronic Muslim.

They would scan the hell out of your social media posts and comments and snuff your hate outta it. If you wish to go to there one day, stop the hate now o. Or else, we gather dey.