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Guterres warns of a suffocating financing crisis that threatens the future of peacekeeping operations

The Secretary -General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, called on member states at the United Nations Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping for the year 2025, which started today, Tuesday, to provide greater support to the forces of & quot; Blue Hats & quot; warning of the impacts of unprecedented financing discounts that threaten the effectiveness of these vital operations. The blue hats still play a pivotal role in helping countries to move from conflict to peace & quot; stressing that their presence in foci of tension around the world & quot; means the difference between life and death & quot; according to a statement on the United Nations website. Peace, but at the same time he indicated that the tasks have become more difficult in light of the increasing conflicts, and the absence of political support necessary to implement the states of the missions. Dollar. With & quot; sharp financial restrictions & quot; stressing the necessity of developing clear exit strategies for missions, with the adoption of more realistic and implementable delegations in light of the available resources.

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indicated that some active missions & ndash; Like the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) & ndash; The ability to adapt to the new challenges proved without prejudice to its tasks in preserving peace and providing aid. There.

& nbsp; Dollar, Mexico: $ 38 million, and Venezuela: $ 38 million, in addition to 137 million dollars due from other countries.

& nbsp; Including a possible reduction in employees by 20% & ndash; It is not a substitute for the political and financial commitment from member states. Let us commit to making it more effective for those who rely on it & quot;

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