The Government of the Republic of Latvia and the Government of Kyrgyz Republic (hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties");

Desiring to create favorable conditions for the development of economic cooperation between them an din particular for investments by investors of one Contracting Party in the territory of the other Contracting Party;

Recognizing that the encouragement and reciprocal protection of such investments under international agreement will be conducive to the stimulation of business initiative and to the increase of prosperity in both Contracting Parties;

Have agreed as follows: