The Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and the Swiss Confederation,

Desiring to intensify economic cooperation to the mutual benefit of both States,

Intending to create and maintain favourable conditions for investments by investors of one

Contracting Party in the territory of the other Contracting Party,

Recognizing the need to promote and protect foreign investments with the aim to foster

the economic prosperity of both States.

Considering the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe,

Have agreed as follows: