The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

and

the Government of the Republic of Poland,

(hereinafter referred to as "the Contracting Parties")

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

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

and

Recognizing that encouragement and protection of investments on the basis of this Agreement stimulates the initiative in this field,

Have agreed as follows: