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In April 2023, The World Bank announced USD 200 million in grant financing for a project that will repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

This will be funded through the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund.

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In June 2022, 12th Ministerial conference (MC12) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) held at Geneva, Switzerland.

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Tokyo is the capital of Japan.

QUAD stands for Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.

QUAD has four member countries USA, Japan, Australia, India.

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The first-ever women-only foreign minister conference was held in Canada on September 21-22, 2018.

The aim of the conference was to highlight women key role in politics and decision-making processes.

The foreign ministers from almost 20 countries participate.

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Theme of the SCO Summit 2023 is 'SECURE' which stands for security, economic development, connectivity, unity, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and environmental protection was held in India

SCO Summit was hosted by India in July 2023

SCO Summits

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FATF meeting held on 24 February 2023

Suspended membership of Russia over war in Ukraine

South Africa and Nigeria: Kept in gray list

Morocco and Cambodia: Removed from gray list 

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BIMSTEC: Bay of Bengal initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation

Established: 1997

Members: Seven countries  

Secretariat: Dhaka.

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On 28 September 2023, Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) following the conclusion of the final round of negotiations between the two sides in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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2022 G20 foreign ministers meeting held in Bali, Indonesia.

G20 foreign ministers meeting held: 7 July to 8 July 2022

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