G20 nations vow to prevent terror funding

(VOVWORLD) - The G20 group of major economies agreed Friday to boost efforts to tackle the financing of extremist groups, during their summit in Humburg, Germany. 

The countries issued a joint statement condemning the “scourge” of terrorism funding, and praised the work already undertaken to shut off sources of finance for illicit groups.

G20 nations vow to prevent terror funding - ảnh 1 G20 leaders met in Humburg, Germany

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The G20 nations urged countries to support the work of the Financial Action Task Force, a 37-member international organization that tackles terrorist financing. This is a rare statement that was reached as there’s a growing rift between the United States and other nations over trade and climate change. 

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