D-8(Developing 8) Countries...

D-8(Developing 8) COUNTRIES...

*Group of 8 developing countries with large Muslim populations(about 60% of all Muslims) that have formed an economic development alliance.

*consists of Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey.

*Group was established on June 15, 1997.

*The objectives of D-8 are to improve developing countries' positions in the world economy,
diversify and create new opportunities in trade relations, enhance participation in decision-making at the international level, and provide better standards of living.

*Areas of cooperation include finance, banking, rural development, science and technology, humanitarian development, agriculture, energy, environment, and health.

*Recent summit held in Islamabad, Pakistan...
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