The Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Government of the Republic of Singapore (hereafter “the Parties”);

Pursuant to Article 8.7 of the Agreement between the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Government of the Republic of Singapore on the Establishment of a Free Trade Area (hereafter, “the Agreement”) which provides that, subject to Chapter 4 of the Agreement, the rights and obligations of the Parties in respect of investments shall be governed by this Treaty;

Desiring to promote greater economic cooperation between them, with respect to investments made by investors of a Party in the territory of the other Party;

Recognising that agreement upon the treatment to be accorded to such investments will stimulate the flow of private capital and economic development of the Parties;

Agreeing that a stable framework for investments will maximize the effective utilization of economic resources and improve living standards;

Aware of the growing importance of trade and investment for their economies;

Reaffirming their commitments to achieving the goals of the Agreement;

Having resolved to conclude a Bilateral Investment Treaty;

HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: