'The Government of the Republic of Finland and the Government of the Republic

of Uzbekistan, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Parties,

Seeking to advance and expand the business and economic relations between

the Republic of Finland and the Republic of Uzbekistan based on equality and

mutual benefit,

Desiring to create favourable conditions for increased investments in the territory

of the two Contracting Parties,

Recognizing that the advancement and mutual protection of investments will

stimulate business initiative and enhance the prosperity of both States,

Have agreed as follows :