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Breaking free: Strategies for governments on terminating investment treaties and removing ISDS provisions
In this report, we present three practical approaches governments can consider in the near term to address their current stock of international investment agreements with ISDS.
Scrap the UK-Colombia investment treaty: how corporate courts let UK companies undermine human rights and the environment
In October 2024, the Colombia-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty reaches the end of its initial ten-year term. The UK and Colombian governments now have the opportunity to work together to terminate the treaty.
India, UAE investment promotion, protection treaty comes into effect from August 31: Finance ministry
Enforcement of this pact with the UAE gives continuity of investment protection to investors of both the countries.
Update on arbitrations against the Republic of Tunisia
The investors have determined a revised amount of US$503 million as the total claimed amount of the ICSID Arbitration
India and Uzbekistan sign Bilateral Investment Treaty in Tashkent
India and Uzbekistan have signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to boost economic cooperation and protect investors. The BIT aims to increase investor confidence, provide dispute resolution mechanisms, and protect investments from expropriation.
Tanzania faces $500 Million investment dispute from Aqua Power
In its claim, Aqua Power is demanding $500 million for lost business revenue over the past four years and for the value of its current projects within Tanzania.
Ukraine and Japan are preparing to sign an agreement on investment protection - Shmyhal
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced preparations to sign an investment protection agreement with Japan.
Opponents of controversial energy investment treaty to go after old agreements
Having pushed the EU out of the controversial Energy Charter Treaty, pressure groups and MEPs are now aiming for the legacy of over 1,000 bilateral investment agreements signed over decades.
India to sign bilateral investment treaty with Uzbekistan during FM Sitharaman’s visit
India’s Finance Minister will sign a bilateral investment treaty between India and Uzbekistan.
India, Russia aim for speedy conclusion of bilateral investment treaty
Following the expiration of their previous investment treaty, India and Russia are negotiating a new agreement to boost investments and business cooperation. The negotiations, which began in July, were initiated after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Mozambique and Qatar finalize investment protection and promotion agreements
The governments of Mozambique and Qatar are working on concluding an agreement aimed at promoting and protecting mutual investments.
How the international investment law regime undermines access to justice for investment-affected stakeholders
From the perspective of investment-affected communities, foreign investments arise out of a partnership between the investor and the state. Impacted people are often not consulted or involved in project establishment or development.
Saudi-Egyptian investment protection deal to be implemented within 2 months, says Egypt PM
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly announced on Monday that the Saudi-Egyptian Investment Protection Agreement has been finalized and will be activated within two months.
Nigeria should audit her Bilateral Investment Treaties –Owonikoko
Why President Bola Tinubu should use diplomatic means to resolve the dispute, ANAYO EZUGWU brings the excerpts
A portrait of transnational power in Mexico: the investment protection system and its consequences
This report looks at Mexico’s investment protection regime and outlines its main consequences for the country.
Why Uruguay Is India’s secret weapon for conquering South America’s markets
India is increasingly focusing on Uruguay as a key partner in South America. Ongoing negotiations for a new Bilateral Investment Treaty further underscore Uruguay’s potential as a key partner in India’s South American strategy.
How the treaty signed with China under OBJ got Nigeria’s jets seized, – ex-Presidential aide
Laolu Akande, former presidential aide, has shed light on the complexities and consequences of Nigeria’s bilateral investment treaty with China, which has led to significant legal challenges for the country.
China, Belarus to sign FTA
Belarus, which has been hit by Western sanctions over its support for Russia’s offensive in Ukraine, said it will sign a free trade deal with China for services and investment.
Brazil approves investment agreement with Morocco
Brazilian Senate approved a bilateral investment agreement with Morocco on Thursday. The deal, signed in 2019, aims to foster economic cooperation and provide legal protection for investors from both countries.