During the Modernisation Group’s additional meeting on 14 June 2022 in the context of the 14th round of negotiations (see the Interim Public Communication of 10 June 2022), delegations continued discussions on outstanding topics.
The Modernisation Group tentatively concluded negotiations on the Definition of Investment by introducing provisions on disputes regarding public debt instruments as well as a clarification on the applicable law.
Good progress was made on outstanding details regarding the right to regulate, the MFN clause, the “Definition of Economic Activity in the Energy Sector” and Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Delegations agreed to continue informal consultations before the meeting on 23 June to prepare the ad hoc meeting of the Energy Charter Conference for the agreement in principle (24 June 2022).