Morocco pays over $2 mln to UN budget, earns spot on "Honor Roll"

Morocco has contributed more than $2 million to the United Nations’ 2025 budget, making it one of the countries that paid their full share on time. 

This has earned Morocco a place on the UN’s annual “Honor Roll,” alongside India and Bosnia and Herzegovina.  

According to the UN’s financial records, Morocco transferred exactly $2,007,921 at the end of January 2025. 

This is an increase from $1,732,988 in 2024. The country paid its contribution before the February 6 deadline, meeting all financial obligations for the year.  

UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric announced the “Honor Roll” update in a press briefing on Monday, thanking Morocco, India, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for fulfilling their financial commitments in full and on time.  

Morocco has steadily increased its contributions to the UN over the past few years. In 2023, it contributed $1.609 million, up from $1.58 million in 2022. 

The figures were slightly higher in 2021, when Morocco paid $1.59 million, while in 2020, it contributed $1.542 million. Back in 2019, the country’s contribution stood at $1.533 million.  

The UN budget for 2025 was approved by the General Assembly in December 2024 and amounts to $3.72 billion. 

This marks an increase of about $1 million from the original proposal submitted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in October.  

The budget covers key programs such as political affairs, justice and international law, human rights, humanitarian efforts, and regional cooperation for development. 

These areas are central to the UN’s global mission and require sustained financial contributions from member states.  

The UN maintains a separate budget for peacekeeping missions  , which operates on a different financial cycle from June 1 to July 30.