The Government of the Republic of Finland and the Government of the Republic of South Africa, hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties";

Desiring to create favorable conditions for increased investment by investors of one Contracting Party in the territory of the other Contracting Party;

Recognizing that the encouragement and reciprocal protection of such investments on the basis of an Agreement will be conducive to the stimulation of business initiatives and to increasing the economic prosperity of both States;

Have agreed as follows: