The United Mexican States and the Federal Republic of Germany, 

Desiring to intensify economic cooperation on the mutual benefit of both Contracting States, 

Intending to create favourable conditions for investments by nationals or companies of onte Contracting State in the territory of the other Contracting States, 

Recognizing that a bilateral agreement to promote and protect investments will stimulate the flow of investments and invidual business initiative with a view to the economic prosperity of both Contracting States. 

Have agreed as follows: