<h1>APG Annual Meeting in Kochi: Bhutan Joins as 41st Member, UN Becomes Observer, Focus on Combating Money Laundering.</h1> The 14th Annual Meeting of the Asia/Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering took place in Kochi, India, with over 320 participants from 41 member jurisdictions and 27 observers. The meeting focused on strengthening capabilities against money laundering and terrorist financing. Bhutan was admitted as the 41st member, and the United Nations joined as an observer. Delegates adopted mutual evaluation reports for several countries and discussed international standards, financial inclusion, and anti-corruption measures. The event emphasized enhancing international cooperation and sharing financial intelligence to combat illicit funds. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmed commitment to these efforts.