US envoy urges Trump not to cut UN funding and lose clout

Image
AP United Nations
Last Updated : Jan 14 2017 | 12:48 AM IST
US Ambassador Samantha Power is urging the Trump administration not to cut funding to the United Nations, warning it would be "extremely detrimental" to US interests and only benefit countries like China and Russia.
In her final press conference today, Power said "we lead the world, in part, by leading at the United Nations."
Following President Barack Obama's decision to allow the UN Security Council to condemn Israel's construction of settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, supporters of Israel in the US Congress have called for cutting off US funding to the United Nations.
Power said Israel would not benefit if there is "less US leadership" at the UN as a result of a funding cut, citing a string of pro-Israel changes the Obama administration has supported.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 14 2017 | 12:48 AM IST

Next Story