The two sides agreed to work on a bilateral investment treaty to unlock the huge potential for co-operation.

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Such an agreement, coupled with a bilateral investment treaty are required prior to granting the Soviet Union access to a number of U.S. government programs such as Eximbank credits and OPIC insurance.

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Earlier this month a South African-owned game ranch was invaded, even though a new bilateral investment-protection treaty between the two neighbouring countries' governments had just come into force.

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Selective suspension of U.S.-Soviet bilateral economic consultations and negotiations, including those involving the Trade Agreement, Investment Treaty, and Energy Working Group.

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