Press Release: EU and Singapore conclude investment talks

The European Union (EU) and Singapore concluded on the 17 October 2014 the negotiations of the investment part of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA). This marked the successful conclusion of the negotiations of the entire EUSFTA, following the initialling of the other parts of the agreement in September 2013.

The Investment Protection Chapter in the EUSFTA would strengthen investment relations between the EU and Singapore. The chapter committed both the EU and Singapore to ensuring a stable and fair regime for foreign investors while preserving the right of the parties to regulate in the public’s interest.

• Primary Source

European Commission: STATEMENT/14/326: EU and Singapore conclude investment talks http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-14-326_en.htm

ESO: Background information: EU and Singapore present text of comprehensive free trade agreement http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-and-singapore-present-text-of-comprehensive-free-trade-agreement/

EurActiv, 17.10.14: EU, Singapore conclude investment protection talks http://www.euractiv.com/sections/trade-society/eu-singapore-conclude-investment-protection-talks-309288

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