This Agreement which was signed this month by the respective trade ministers provides, amongst other things, a legal framework for trading in convertible currencies. A mutual most-favoured-nation clause is also a part of the Agreement.

New treaties on investment protection and support, and on the prevention of double taxation should follow soon.

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