The figures make it clear that the GDP did not go down as they had predicted. Nothing happened and the country is on a path of fast-paced development.

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India
On the impact of demonetisation on GDP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: PTI

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We do want free, open markets. We certainly don’t want any barriers but at a time of an ‘Internet of things’ we want to link our societies with one another and let them deal fairly with one another.

 

Angela Merkel

German Chancellor
On the importance of world trade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: IANS

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India is our biggest middle income client. Its economic growth influences global growth. Its achievements in health and education contribute to the world achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Kristalina Georgieva

CEO, World Bank
On India’s economic growth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorce: World Bank

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Those who, in the 21st century, think that we can become great again by rebuilding borders, imposing trade barriers, restricting people’s freedom to move, are doomed to fail.

Cecilia Malmström

UN Trade Commissioner
On trade barriers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Reuters

 

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There’s always opportunities to improve trade deals. NAFTA has been improved a dozen times over the past 20 years.

Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister of Canada
On the future of NAFTA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: CNBC

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It is an enormous market, but it is more than just a market. The Commonwealth charter has prosperity at its very centre.

Greg Hands

British Minister of Trade and Investment
On trade relations with Commonwealth Nations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Bloomberg