On 27 September 2024, India and Uzbekistan signed a new bilateral investment treaty (BIT) that aims to bolster cross‑border flows while preserving each state’s policy space. The treaty – which entered into force in May 2025 – follows India’s post‑2016 treaty model, offering calibrated investor protections paired with robust safeguards for regulatory autonomy.

In a recent post on our PIL Notes blog, the key provisions of the BIT and their implications are considered. For more detail, click here

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