The Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines thereinafter referred to as "Contracting Parties";

Bearing in mind the friendly and cooperative relations existing between the two countries and their peoples;

Intending to create favorable conditions for investments by nationals of one Contracting Party on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual benefit; and

Recognizing that the Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of such Investments will be conducive to the stimulation of investment activities in both countries;

Have agreed as follows: