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With the opening up of the economies world over, each country has been trying to attract foreign capital through liberalised investment policies. In such a scenario, all investors are seeking those investment destinations which provide most protective, hospitable and profitable climate for their investments. Hence, many countries have entered into bilateral investment treaties or agreements which not only encourage capital flows into their own countries but also provide safe business environment for their own investors abroad.
Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPA) is one such bilateral treaty which is defined as an agreement between two countries (or States) for the reciprocal encouragement, promotion and protection of investments in each other's territories by the companies based in either country (or State). The purpose of these agreements is to create such conditions which are favourable for fostering greater investments by the investors of one country in the territory of the other country. Such agreements are beneficial for both the countries because they stimulate their business initiatives and thus enhance their prosperity.
Generally, these bilateral agreements have, by and large, standard elements and provide a legal basis for enforcing the rights of the investors in the countries involved. They give assurance to the investors that their foreign investments will be guaranteed fair and equitable treatment, full and constant legal security and dispute resolution through international mechanism.
With liberalisation of the foreign investment policy of India, the Government undertook negotiations with a number of countries and entered into Bilateral Investment Promotion & Protection Agreements (BIPAs) with them. This was done with a view to provide predictable investment climate to foreign investments in India as well as to protect Indian investments abroad. The Government of India has, so far, signed BIPAs with 62 countries out of which 50 BIPAs have already come into force and the remaining agreements are in the process of being enforced. In addition, agreements have also been finalised and/or being negotiated with a number of other countries.
Q. Which of the following statements is true about bilateral agreements?
  • a)
    Many countries are opting out of the treaties for investors' protection.
  • b)
    Liberalised investment policies are to create awareness among investors.
  • c)
    Investors get some official rights through agreements.
  • d)
    These agreements insure priority to foreign investments.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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Benefits of Bilateral Agreements:
- Protection of Investors' Rights: Bilateral agreements provide a legal basis for enforcing the rights of investors in the countries involved.
- Assurance of Fair Treatment: These agreements assure investors that their foreign investments will be guaranteed fair and equitable treatment.
- Legal Security: Investors are ensured full and constant legal security for their investments.
- Dispute Resolution: Bilateral agreements provide a mechanism for resolving disputes through international arbitration.
Therefore, the statement that "Investors get some official rights through agreements" is true about bilateral agreements. These agreements not only protect investors' rights but also create a conducive environment for foreign investments to flourish.
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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.With the opening up of the economies world over, each country has been trying to attract foreign capital through liberalised investment policies. In such a scenario, all investors are seeking those investment destinations which provide most protective, hospitable and profitable climate for their investments. Hence, many countries have entered into bilateral investment treaties or agreements which not only encourage capital flows into their own countries but also provide safe business environment for their own investors abroad.Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPA) is one such bilateral treaty which is defined as an agreement between two countries (or States) for the reciprocal encouragement, promotion and protection of investments in each other's territories by the companies based in either country (or State). The purpose of these agreements is to create such conditions which are favourable for fostering greater investments by the investors of one country in the territory of the other country. Such agreements are beneficial for both the countries because they stimulate their business initiatives and thus enhance their prosperity.Generally, these bilateral agreements have, by and large, standard elements and provide a legal basis for enforcing the rights of the investors in the countries involved. They give assurance to the investors that their foreign investments will be guaranteed fair and equitable treatment, full and constant legal security and dispute resolution through international mechanism.With liberalisation of the foreign investment policy of India, the Government undertook negotiations with a number of countries and entered into Bilateral Investment Promotion & Protection Agreements (BIPAs) with them. 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The purpose of these agreements is to create such conditions which are favourable for fostering greater investments by the investors of one country in the territory of the other country. Such agreements are beneficial for both the countries because they stimulate their business initiatives and thus enhance their prosperity.Generally, these bilateral agreements have, by and large, standard elements and provide a legal basis for enforcing the rights of the investors in the countries involved. They give assurance to the investors that their foreign investments will be guaranteed fair and equitable treatment, full and constant legal security and dispute resolution through international mechanism.With liberalisation of the foreign investment policy of India, the Government undertook negotiations with a number of countries and entered into Bilateral Investment Promotion & Protection Agreements (BIPAs) with them. 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This was done with a view to provide predictable investment climate to foreign investments in India as well as to protect Indian investments abroad. The Government of India has, so far, signed BIPAs with 62 countries out of which 50 BIPAs have already come into force and the remaining agreements are in the process of being enforced. In addition, agreements have also been finalised and/or being negotiated with a number of other countries.Q. Which of the following statements is true about bilateral agreements?a)Many countries are opting out of the treaties for investors' protection.b)Liberalised investment policies are to create awareness among investors.c)Investors get some official rights through agreements.d)These agreements insure priority to foreign investments.Correct answer is option 'C'. 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