Energy Charter Treaty

Energy Charter Treaty in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, energy charter treaty is: concluded in December 1994 with the signature of the Final Act of the European Energy Charter Conference. More than 50 countries have signed it. Membership includes most OECD countries, Central and East European countries and members of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The purpose of the treaty is to establish “a legal framework in order to promote long-term co-operation in the energy field, based on complementarities and mutual benefit”. The entries on trade policy are here. It covers broadly trade, investment and other matters relevant to energy. The entries on trade policy are here. In Article 3 members agree to promote access to international markets on commercial terms, and generally to develop an open and competitive market for energy materials and products.[1]

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For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Energy Charter Treaty” entry (OAS)

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