The Government of the Republic of Finland and the Government of the State of Kuwait, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting States,

Desiring to intensify economic co-operation between both Contracting States;

Intending to create favorable conditions for investments by investors of either Contracting State in the territory of the other Contracting State;

Recognizing that the promotion and protection of such investments will be conducive to the stimulation of business initiative and to the increase of the prosperity in both Contracting States,

Have agreed as follows: