Scope of Application of the Agreement. 1. This Agreement shall apply to investments made by investors of one Contracting Party, in the territory of the other Contracting Party in accordance with its laws and regulations, whether prior to or after the entry into force of the Agreement. 2. The Agreement shall however not be applicable to claims or disputes arising out of events that occurred prior to its entry into force. 3. The Agreement shall not apply to: a. any matters relating to taxation; b. procurement by a Contracting Party or a State enterprise of that Contracting Party; c. subsidies or grants provided by a Contracting Party or a State enterprise of that Contracting Party, including government- supported loans, guarantees and insurance; and d. investments made with capital or assets of illegal origin.
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Samples: Investment Protection Agreement, Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
