A
2 only
B
Neither 1 nor 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
1 only
Correct answer: (d) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Model BIT framework is managed by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance. Statement 2 is incorrect because the model typically emphasizes the exhaustion of local remedies before foreign investors can approach international tribunals, protecting domestic regulatory space.
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