A U.S. congressional notice shows the Trump administration has initiated a
process to transfer USD 725 mln to the UN. Aid experts called the move a step
toward repaying billions in U.S. dues; Washington previously cut funding to
several UN agencies and criticized the organization’s performance. The payment
was cited in a State Department notice to Congress dated Aug. 4 that had not
been previously reported. Washington has not immediately explained the reason
for the transfer. The funds are expected to be paid before President Trump
attends and speaks at the UN General Assembly in New York next month.
