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Equity (Details 1) - Cancellation Of Treasury Shares [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024
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Number of shares held in treasury cancelled	239,881,683	239,881,683
Treasury shares carrying amount	$ 4,164	$ 4,164

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