In response to the suspension of Lebanon's right to vote in the United Nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday affirmed in a statement that the payment process will take place immediately.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants would like to clarify that all the payment stages of the required amount have been completed.

After the necessary contacts with each of the Lebanese Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, it has been confirmed that the final payment process will take place immediately in a manner that preserves Lebanon's rights in the United Nations,” the statement added.

Lebanon, Venezuela, and South Sudan are in arrears on paying dues to the United Nations’ operating budget and are among six nations that have lost their voting rights in the 193-member General Assembly, the UN chief said in a letter circulated Thursday.