The Government of the Lebanese Republic and the Government of the Hellenic Republic 

Herein referred to as the "Contracting Parties", 

Desiring to intensify their economic cooperation to the mutual benefit of both States on a long term basis, 

Having as their objective to create favourable conditions for investments by investors of either Contracting Party in the territory of the other Contracting Party, 

Recognizing that the promotion and protection of investments, on the basis of this Agreement will stimulate the initiative in this field, 

Have agreed as follows: