Japan, Ukraine negotiate to update IPA
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 20 February 2026 that the fourth round of negotiations with Ukraine on revising the Investment Protection Agreement (2015) took place from 17 to 19 February 2026. Both parties committed to
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Japan, Paraguay sign investment protection agreement
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, on 6 December 2025, that Japan and Paraguay signed the “Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investment” on 5 December 2025. The agreement is designed to strengthen investment
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Ethiopia, Germany sign new development cooperation treaty
Ethiopia and Germany concluded high-level development cooperation talks in Berlin, signing a new treaty confirming continued German support for Ethiopia’s reform agenda. Germany committed EUR 106 million in bilateral sectoral funding, plus an
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Israel, India sign bilateral investment agreement
This is India's first-ever investment agreement with Israel. Israel and India have signed a new bilateral investment agreement aimed at bolstering economic ties and encouraging mutual investments. The agreement, signed in New Delhi by Israel's
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Iran, Oman sign IPA
The IPA agreement aims to lower investment risks between the two countries. Iran and Oman signed an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) on 27 May 2025. IPAs aim to have the participating national governments commit to lowering investment
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Korea (Rep.), Bangladesh begin CEPA negotiations
Korea (Rep.) and Bangladesh began CEPA talks in Seoul to strengthen trade and economic ties. Korea (Rep.) and Bangladesh began official talks in Seoul from 25 to 27 August 2025, to negotiate a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
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Nigeria, Singapore IPA enters into force
Nigeria and Singapore first signed the IPA in November 2016. The 2016 Nigeria-Singapore Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) entered into force on 22 August 2025. Signed in November 2016, the agreement will remain valid for 10 years and can
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Japan, Serbia hold second investment agreement talks
Japan and Serbia held their second round of investment agreement talks via video conference on 27 August 2025 and agreed to continue negotiations toward an early conclusion. The second round of negotiations on the Japan–Serbia investment
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Barbados seeks tax and investment deals with India
Barbados plans its first income tax treaty and investment protection agreement with India. Barbados has expressed its interest in negotiating an income tax treaty and an investment protection agreement (IPA) with India. The announcement came
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Saudi Arabia, Syria sign IPA
The agreement seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation by promoting quality investments and fostering a supportive business environment for the private sector in both countries. Saudi Arabia and Syria signed an investment protection agreement
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Brazil, Nigeria sign trade and investment framework agreement
The trade and investment framework agreement is aimed to strengthen economic and agricultural cooperation between the two jurisdictions. Brazil and Nigeria signed a Trade and Investment Promotion Framework (TIPF) agreement on 24 June 2025
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Italy, Uzbekistan sign investment protection agreement
Italy and Uzbekistan signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) on 29 May 2025. Italy and Uzbekistan signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) on 29 May 2025. The agreement aims to support Uzbekistan in improving its legal
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Italy, Kyrgyzstan sign investment protection agreement
Italy and Kyrgyzstan signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) on 30 May 2025. Italy and Kyrgyzstan signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) on 30 May 2025. The IPA between Italy and Kyrgyzstan aims to promote and protect
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Switzerland, Sweden sign a mutual agreement on arbitration
Switzerland and Sweden have agreed on procedures for resolving tax disputes through arbitration if unresolved after four years. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) announced on 22 May 2025 that it had signed a mutual agreement with Sweden
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EU: European Council adopts UN convention on transparency for dispute settlement
The decision will increase public access to documents and hearings and include civil society in investor-state disputes under investment treaties. The Council of the European Union adopted a decision on the conclusion of the United Nations
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EU, Singapore sign landmark digital trade agreement
The European Union ( EU) and Singapore have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral trade relations with the signing of a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). Signed by Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič
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Bahrain, UAE investment agreement now in effect
The Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement ( IPA) between the UAE and Bahrain became effective on 8 May 2025, after completing the required legal procedures. The agreement establishes a legal framework that protects investments, boosts
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China and Russia sign IPA
China and Russia signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) in Moscow on 8 May 2025. Investment Promotion Agreements (IPAs) are designed to protect investors by requiring national governments to minimize risks such as currency controls,
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