Can parties choose an applicable law in the contract of a country to which the parties have no relation

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Yes, parties can choose an applicable law in the contract of a country to which they have no relation.

The parties can choose any applicable law they wish to govern their contract
The choice of law must be made explicitly in the contract
The chosen law must have a reasonable connection to the contract
The choice of law must not violate the public policy of the country where the contract is being enforced
Example: Two parties from India can choose English law to govern their contract
Example: A party from the US and a party from China can choose Singapore law to govern their contract

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