US President Donald Trump signed a presidential decree ordering the United States to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Anadolu Agency correspondent reported that Trump signed a presidential decree at the White House to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The decree also stipulates the continued suspension of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

The signing comes shortly before an expected White House meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.