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Loans, borrowings, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments (Details 3) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | $ 12,304
Estimated future interest payments | 6,602
2024 |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 657
Estimated future interest payments | 779
2025 |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 451
Estimated future interest payments | 752
2026 |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 572
Estimated future interest payments | 724
2027 |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 1,700
Estimated future interest payments | 625
Between 2028 and 2030 |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 3,274
Estimated future interest payments | 1,540
2031 onwards |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 5,650
Estimated future interest payments | $ 2,182

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