Common use of Technical Discussions Clause in Contracts

Technical Discussions. 1. A Party may, through Contact Points, request technical discussions with another Party on any measure affecting investment between them. The Party to which the request was made shall respond promptly to any such request. The Parties shall seek to clarify any measure at issue and, where there is any remaining difference of view, they shall endeavour to find a mutually acceptable solution, taking into account the objectives of this Chapter. In the case of measures affecting the investment interests of a developing country Party, the Parties shall endeavour to resolve any concerns in a timely manner. 2. A Party may, through Contact Points, arrange to undertake technical discussions with other Parties on investment matters of mutual interest. Technical discussions should be conducted using electronic means. If this is not possible, they may be conducted in person or by any other means, as mutually determined by the Parties. 3. The Parties participating in technical discussions pursuant to this Chapter may mutually agree to invite another Party or a relevant international or regional organisation in the field of investment to participate for the purpose of providing technical advice.