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Reins, Leonie --- "PURPOSE OF THE TREATY" [2018] ELECD 1535; in Leal-Arcas, Rafael (ed), "Commentary on the Energy Charter Treaty" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2018) 49

Book Title: Commentary on the Energy Charter Treaty

Editor(s): Leal-Arcas, Rafael

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN: 9781788117487

Section: ARTICLE 2

Section Title: PURPOSE OF THE TREATY

Author(s): Reins, Leonie

Number of pages: 10

Abstract/Description:

Article 2 of the Energy Charter Treaty lays down the purpose of the Treaty. The provision highlights the ‘treaty’s role in providing a legal framework promoting long-term cooperation, suggesting that the treaty is conceived as enhancing the stability required for such cooperation’. The Treaty’s purpose essentially contains four elements which are discussed in the following: 1. The establishment of a ‘legal framework’ aimed at; 2. The promotion of long-term cooperation in the energy field based on; 3. Complementarities and mutual benefits; 4. In accordance with the objectives and principles of the Charter.