The Government of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and the Government of the Republic of Finland,

Desiring to intensify economic co-operation to the mutual benefit of both countries,

Intending to create favorable conditions for investment by investors of either Party in the territory of the other Party and

Recognizing the need to protect investments by investors of both Parties and to stimulate the flow of capital and individual business initiative with a view to the economic prosperity of both Parties,

Have agreed as follows: