Bilateral Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investments between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the United Arab Emirates

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A decision made 20 January 2023:

Decision Reference: MD-ER-2023-855		Public
Subject: Notification of the conclusion of the Bilateral Agreement between the GoJ and the Gov of the UAE
Report Title: Notification of the conclusion of the Bilateral Agreement between the GoJ and the Gov of the UAE		Public
Decision(s): The Minister decided to notify the States Assembly of the Government of Jersey’s conclusion of the Bilateral Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investments between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the United Arab Emirates, and the commencement of a 14-working-day period for consideration of the treaty, ending at 14.00 on Thursday 9th February 2023.
Reason for Decision(s): The Bilateral Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investments between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the United Arab Emirates was signed on 9th November 2021. The Agreement is now being presented to the States as concluded, along with a Report, whereupon it will be published and entered into the official record. The Agreement will enter into force when the domestic approval process of both parties has been completed, whereupon a further Decision will be lodged to confirm the date of the Agreement’s entry into force.
Resource Implications: There are no implications expected for the financial and other resources of the States arising from the notification of the conclusion of the Agreement.
Action Required: The Greffier of the States is requested to make the necessary arrangements for the text of the Agreement and accompanying Report to be presented to the States on Friday 20th January 2023, following which there will be a 14 working day period in which Members may comment on the Agreement, concluding at 14.00 on Thursday 9th February 2023.
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for External Relations and Financial Services
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):