Common use of Investment Promotion Clause in Contracts

Investment Promotion. 1. The Parties recognize the importance of promoting cross-border investment and technology flows as a means for achieving economic growth and development. Co- operation in this respect may include: (a) appropriate means of identifying investment opportunities and information channels on investment regulations; (b) the provision of information on the Parties’ measures to promote investment abroad (technical assistance, financial support, investment insurance, etc.); (c) the furthering of a legal environment conducive to increased investment flows, including through the conclusion of bilateral agreements; and (d) the development of mechanisms for joint investments, in particular with small and medium enterprises. 2. The Parties recognize that it is inappropriate to encourage investment by relaxing health, safety or environmental standards.

Investment Promotion. 1. The Parties recognize the importance of promoting cross-border investment and technology flows as a means for achieving economic growth and development. Co- operation Cooperation in this respect may include: (a) appropriate means of identifying investment opportunities and information channels on investment regulations; (b) the provision of information on the Parties’ ' measures to promote investment abroad (technical assistance, financial support, investment insurance, etc.); (c) the furthering of a legal environment conducive to increased investment flows, including through the conclusion of bilateral agreements; and (d) the development of mechanisms for joint investments, in particular with small and medium enterprises. 2. The Parties recognize that it is inappropriate to encourage investment by relaxing health, safety or environmental standards.