Ukraine Becomes First Country To Pay 2021 UN Budget Dues In Full - Spokesman

UNITED NATIONS (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 14th January, 2021) Ukraine is the first United Nations member state that paid in 2021 its annual dues to the organization's budget in full, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a press briefing on Wednesday.

"Ukraine has officially become the first member state to pay its dues in full for 2021," Dujarric said.

According to the United Nations, Ukraine paid nearly $1.65 million on Tuesday toward its regular budget assessment.

As of December 30, only 144 UN member states out of 193 have paid their dues in full for 2020.