20. Force Majeure

Principle

Force Majeure Events are a limited category of events of exceptional severity which are outside the control of either party and which prevent or delay the private party from performing an obligation under the project agreement.

If a Force Majeure Event occurs, the private party's obligations will be suspended to the extent and only for the duration such obligations are affected by the Force Majeure Event and otherwise in accordance with the principles set out in this Chapter. The private party will not be entitled to financial relief and government will not be entitled to compensation in respect of a Force Majeure Event.

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