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Russia, China to sign new investment protection agreement
The new agreement after its signing will replace a similar one that was enforced in 2006.
Egypt approves investment promotion agreement with Saudi Arabia
The Egyptian parliament approved an agreement on the promotion and protection of mutual investments signed between Egypt and Saudi Arabia last October, Gulf Online reported.
UK-India investment treaty lets companies sue government, sources say
An investment treaty between Britain and India will contain a provision that allows companies to sue either government if they believe policy changes unfairly harm their investment or profits.
International investment law: Origins, imperialism and conceptualizing the environment
This paper explores the origins of international investment law and their implications for foreign investment protection law and policy in the twenty-first century.
Piyush Goyal meets UK counterpart, push FTA talks
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal meets UK counterpart Jonathan Reynolds to advance India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks. The negotiations, nearing completion, focus on trade, investment, and visa flexibility.
End harmful treaties, says Nalunga
Treaties and agreements should facilitate a green and equitable transition by channeling investments into renewable energy, circular economies, and sustainable infrastructure.
India, Saudi Arabia desire to complete negotiations for Bilateral Investment Treaty at earliest
India and Saudi Arabia affirmed their desire to complete negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest, the joint statement at the conclusion of the State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Middle East nation asserted.
UK-India free trade agreement reportedly 90% done as border tax tensions remain
The United Kingdom and India have made substantial progress in their ongoing free trade agreement, with 90% of the deal already agreed, according to British officials.
Sri Lanka, UAE sign agreement to strengthen economic ties
Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates have reached an agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments.
Eswatini, UAE sign investment protection agreement
In a significant step towards strengthening economic ties, Eswatini and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed the agreement on promotion and reciprocal protection of investments.
Uzbekistan ratifies three international agreements to boost economic cooperation
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved the ratification of the bilateral investment treaty between Uzbekistan and India.
Investment treaties: Protecting transition investments, but are they just?
The urgent demand for critical minerals has led to the expansion of mining operations, often accompanied by significant human rights and environmental abuses that cause social unrest and spark disputes between states and foreign investors.
Kazakhstan ratifies investment protection agreement with Kyrgyzstan
The lower house of Kazakhstan’s parliament has approved the law on ratifying the agreement between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on encouragement and mutual protection of investments.
The Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement between the EU and Angola: a new model for investment agreements?
The SIFA marks a significant milestone in international investment law. Its focus on sustainability, transparency, and problem-solving represents a new approach that could influence the future of investment agreements worldwide.
India to revamp bilateral investment treaty framework: CEA
India is revising its Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) framework aims to address investor concerns about stringent dispute resolution and limited protections, aligning with evolving global economic realities and ensuring India’s sovereign rights and regulatory space.
Honduras tops ICSID disputes list in 2024
The centre’s latest caseload statistics reveals 55 new arbitrations were lodged in 2024. Honduras was involved in five of them.
Qatar ready to fast-track investment promotion, protection deal with India
Qatar said it is ready to take steps to speed up the negotiations for a new bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement with India.
Taiwan urges Nigeria to sign trade agreement to boost bilateral ties
The Taiwanese government has appealed to Nigeria to sign the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, which has been discussed by the two countries.
Need standalone bilateral investment treaties independent of FTAs: FM
India Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday emphasised the need for Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) to be negotiated as standalone agreements rather than being included as a chapter in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
Model Bilateral Investment Treaty to be made more investor friendly: FM
Revamp will help expedite new BITs with partner countries; may push FTA talks.