ICSID: Equatorial Guinea Ratifies the ICSID Convention

Published on July 26, 2024

On July 24, 2024, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea deposited its Instrument of Ratification of the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (the ICSID Convention) with the World Bank. Equatorial Guinea becomes the 159th Contracting State to the ICSID Convention. In accordance with its Article 68(2), the ICSID Convention will enter into forc...

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