India, Oct. 20 -- India has voiced concern over the United Nations' "challenging" liquidity situation this year, saying unpaid assessments remain at unacceptably high levels and that more than 90 percent of the regular budget arrears are owed by one member state.

Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the U.N. Surendra Adhana made the remarks Monday, October 19, in India's national statement at the 81st Main Session of the Fifth Committee of the U.N. General Assembly. The session was on improving the financial situation of the United Nations.

Adhana said full, timely and unconditional payment of assessed contributions is the Charter obligation of every member state. He said the liquidity situation in 2026 stayed challenging because ...