The Government of the Lebanese Republic and the Government of the Republic of Finland, hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties", 

Desiring to encourage economic cooperation to the mutual benefit of both Contracting Parties, 

Intending to create and maintain favourable conditions for investments by investors of one Contracting Party in the territory of the other Contracting Party, 

Recognizing that the promotion and protection of such investments are conducive to the stimulation of business initiative, 

Have agreed as follows: