(2) Neither Contracting Party shall in its territory subject nationals or companies of the Contracting Party, as regards their management, maintenance, use, enjoyment or disposal of their investments, to treatment less favourable than that which it accords to its own nationals or companies or to nationals or companies of any third State. (3) For the avoidance of doubt it is confirmed that the treatment provided for in paragraphs (1) und (2) above shall apply to the provisions of Articles 1 to 11 of this Agreement. ARTICLE 8 Settlement of Disputes between Investor and Host State