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Economic Times | 04 Feb, 2021 | 08.36AM IST
Farmers' Protest Live Updates: US backs India's farm laws, says it will attract private investment
"In general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India's markets and attract greater private sector investment," a State Department spokesperson said.
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We recognize peaceful protests as hallmark of thriving democracy, and Indian SC has stated same. We encourage differences b/w parties to be resolved through dialogue. US welcomes steps that would improve efficiency of India's markets and attract more pvt sector investment
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