China-led AIIB set to add 13 new members
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THE Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Thursday announced approval of 13 new prospective members, the first time the Beijing-led bank has welcomed additions since its 2015 inception and a signal that China is growing its role in international development.
The approved applicants are Afghanistan, Armenia, Fiji, Hong Kong, Timor Leste, Belgium, Canada, Ethiopia, Hungary, Ireland, Peru, Sudan and Venezuela.
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