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" I am very confident about the Modi government. "

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" Safe working conditions, fair wages, protection from forced labor, and freedom from harassment and discrimination - these must become standard global operating conditions. "

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" Providing financial incentives for both local communities and national governments to conserve and restore forests also makes sense. It will put an economic value on these precious natural resources and drive the right behaviours from both government and business. "

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" Sustainability makes good business sense, and we're all on the same team at the end of the day. That's the truth about the human condition. "

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