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Looed,
My personal opinion is any interviews from last month would have been superseded with the latest tv/ radio interviews with minimal new information.

Note, if this is a long haul, then conserving cash is a good idea.

But ill let you guys make the final decision.

Can't find anything on Ghakaria rumours in twitter (could have misread it earlier on twitter) so hes not connected in anyway.

GD party could be in turmoil soon.

Georgian President, PM on Alleged Journalist Murder Plot

https://www.google.com/amp/s/civil.ge/archives/356170/amp

I'm sure I read something similar on Twitter earlier, rumours of resignation. Denied so far.

Cheers bugsy.

In my opinion if there's no negative press this week, then theres a possibility a constructive dialogue may have started with GD. Ivanshilvili has to think rationally, GD wants closer ties with the west, theres supposedly no oil. Why risk sanctions on himself? He has nothing to gain.

Any negative press from Zaza this week doesn't bode well, all it will show is Ivanshivili is not worried about threats of sanctions. It's been several weeks since Arb was released, we need signs this is moving fwd now. Otherwise it's a long road ahead and much will be dependent on the elections go.

Learnt today that I could be facing redundancy next month. I'm hoping this comes good.

Just reread the letter, mentions releasing the Arbitration Tribunals final order along with associated documents.

Maybe there are other docs that we havn't seen.

Hmm not sure if this is good or bad, not releasing the arbitration result in full was in our advantage but that was done as of last week. So, JJ Carter can't play that card anymore surley (letters dated from May)? It doesnt sound like there was anything sensitive content? That's what GG will claim, hence I believe its it's their side that leaked it.

Might explain the latest articles over last 24/48 hrs re threats of sanctions on Ivanishvili.

Going through arbitration could take a yr or two unless UNM win next election. In which they'll stand down and let FRR resume.

Is U.S. Sponsored Regime Change War Coming to Georgia?

https://infobrics.org/post/30372/

From feb 2020

Beat me to it..

Part1

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US Parliament ready to strike with sanctions on Georgia

The American media reported that last week in the US Congress, parliamentarians from the Republican Party of the United States proposed their vision and strategy to counter the political plots of the Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, as well as other representatives of the Georgian authorities involved in attempts to exert economic and administrative pressure on American international oil and gas exploration and production campaigns Frontera Resources and Conti International group.

“In pursuit of their interests in the energetically developing markets of Eastern Europe around the Black Sea, the Republicans are ready to go to extreme measures, including through the introduction of a special package of sanctions
against some billionaires and representatives of the Georgian leadership,” an anonymous source quoted as saying representatives of the US Congress.

Nm

For info, Cant recall this name before..

https://youcontrol.com.ua/en/catalog/company_details/40060180/

Registered from 2015?

Interesting last few paragraphs...

08 June 2020 16:33

USAID spent more than $ 73 million in Georgia in 2019 - Peter Wiebler

Author: Shota Tkeshelashvili

According to Peter Wiebler, head of the USAID Georgia office, the total volume of USAID spending in Georgia in 2019 exceeded $ 73 million ($ 219 million).
According to Wiebler, the tangible results achieved in Georgia in partnership with USAID are significant in terms of funding.

Because of the generosity of the American people, last year's USAID budget for Georgia was more than $ 73 million. This is the main number by which we have decided to support Georgia's democratic development, its inclusive economic growth and to protect it from harmful external influences.

At USAID, we say that numbers are important, but more importantly, these are tangible results that we are observing - these results tell us everything: we are helping Georgia's agricultural sector transform; We are helping Georgia to identify new attractive sectors that go beyond agriculture; We work with the civil society and the media in this country, we strengthen the executive branch - the government, we work with the parliament, and with the courts, with the private sector, "said Peter Wiebler.

The head of USAID in Georgia also spoke about foreign direct investment. He said that in order for investors to be interested in Georgia, they must have a guarantee that their investment in the country will be protected. In this regard, ensuring the independence of the judiciary and the efficiency of the judiciary, according to Peter Wiebler, is one of the crucial issues.

"What we are saying and the ambassador has made comments on this topic - to bring foreign direct investment into the country, to increase the volume of foreign direct investment, which we all want and know that the Georgian people want it, because it means increased economic potential - It is necessary to keep a few conditions.

First: Wherever they have to invest their money, investors need to make sure that their investment is protected. To be sure, there is a prospect that after a while their business will grow and they will see a profit from it - and I think it makes perfect sense in any case - be it America or Georgia.

Second, investors need to make sure that if any type of legal problem arises or a legal dispute arises - there is a strong judiciary in the country that respects the right to property and the rule of law.

This is something that investors in general pay special attention to. Because of this, the United States, through USAID, as well as other government agencies, is trying to help Georgia strengthen its judiciary so that the system is fair and more trusted, not only by investing companies, but also by the Georgian people themselves. ” Said Peter Wibbler.

Interview with USAID Secretary-General Peter Wiebler

(Sorry if much of this is repeat)

working so hard and spending so much money to terminate the contract of the largest investor in the United States? Now that the government's legal action against Frontera has come to an end, we hope to close this door in a constructive spirit and send a stronger and more encouraging signal to American companies. We strongly believe that Georgia will have many years of successful American private investment. "

At the end of April 2020, the Georgian State Oil and Gas Agency announced that it was terminating its contract with Frontera based on the decision of the Arbitration Tribunal because the company had violated the terms.

Georgia has moved to a Russian-style kleptocracy - Frontera leaders are appealing to Gakharia

15:22; 04-06-2020

Steve Nicandros, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Frontera Research Corporation, and Zaza Mamulaishvili, President of the company, will address the Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Gakharia, in writing.

The letter states that Georgia has come to the Russian-style kleptocracy and is disguised as a sharer of American democratic values ??and a free market. The letter also states that the investment and business environment in Georgia has deteriorated sharply, which does not recognize the rule of law, uses the court as a weapon and prefers to seize the state.
"Since 2013, we have seen growing anti-American sentiment and discriminatory attitudes toward important American investments and American NGOs, the systematic collapse of the free economic market. As a result, Georgia has moved to a Russian-style kleptocracy that is only disguised as a sharer in American democratic values ??and a free market. This political notion is intended only to receive continuous American assistance from the U.S. government. This farce must end

In the same year, an arbitrary attempt to terminate the contract was initiated against our company, which was later declared illegal by the Arbitration Court. Why? Favorable conditions for natural gas imports were given to Gazprom and SOCAR, and the Georgian government held talks with the Iranian government on gas imports. At the same time, the Frontier's attempt to seize the gas field in eastern Georgia, which could have provided cheaper and more competitive gas to Georgian consumers, has been repeatedly challenged by the state, with state media misinformation and expropriation. Why? In 2016,
the Chinese CEFC was given a 75% controlling stake in the Poti Strategic Free Economic Zone. You have personally visited China to sign a contract. However, the company has failed to meet its $ 150 million investment commitment, which has resulted in neither fines nor public criticism. However, you have publicly mentioned "Frontera" as an unscrupulous company, and this is while the Frontera has invested more than $ 500 million in Georgia, despite the commitment of only $ 18 million. He also discovered the oil and gas reserves that will make Georgia independent of energy
Your government has launched an arbitration dispute against the largest American investor in Georgia, Frontera, in order to cancel the contract. Why? Like all companies that have resisted anti-American clerical policies, we have become the target of a state-sponsored and slanderous campaign by the Russian media, using suspiciously similar fake news against our company, including our work and arbitration decisions. Why? All sides have suffered as a result of the costly and unsuccessful attack carried out by your government. If Georgia really wants a long-term Georgian-American strategic partnership, then the question is, why are you working so hard

Sorry cant get previous link to work

https://formulanews.ge/?action=filter&m=46&kw=????????&date=

Each interview on 4th june has brief explanation in georgian. Use Google translate if ur interested in reading.

https://formulanews.ge/News/30318
4th june

American companies have not been among the favorites of the Georgian Dream again. Among them is Frontera, which is preparing to acquire oil and gas in Kakheti. Before starting the works, the company sent an open letter to the Prime Minister of Georgia. The appeal concerns Russian businesses facing greenhouse conditions in Georgia - including Rosneft and Gazprom - the government has recently renewed contact with. This selective approach casts doubt on Frontera's intention to persecute American companies in the country, creating signs of "Russian kleptocracy."

The addressee did not want to talk about the accusations of American businessmen. Although he had the opportunity, Giorgi Gakharia held a government session today and spoke for 15 minutes on various issues. Instead of asking the Prime Minister, the Minister of Economy had to answer the questions

The arbitration dispute, which the parties are talking about, ended in April. Details of the decision are confidential. However, the position of the American congressmen is known. They have criticized the Georgian government several times over a dispute with Frontera - Giorgi Gakharia was the addressee of the most severe letters at the time. The opposition says the government's actions are damaging the country's image.

The opposition suspects that the government is carrying out Russia's orders here as well. The fact is that the state has spent several million dollars on arbitration disputes with Frontera. A previous letter from Frontera revealed that the government's legal advisers had received more than 30 million GEL for the dispute.

Mamulaishvili: They provide false information to the population

04 June 202022: 29

Zaza Mamulaishvili, General Director of Frontera International Georgia, said in the program "Policy Formula" that the government is providing false information to the population.

"It has been disguised for years. They have been trying to disguise it as if our strategic development relationship was with the United States. Carries out and has an office in the United States, not actually 10 Egeti. They are giving false information to the population, ”Zaza Mamulaishvili said.

We would like to remind you that the company "Frontera" accuses the Georgian government of neglecting the court decision. This is stated in an emergency letter sent to the Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia.

https://www.epravda.com.ua/rus/publications/2019/09/10/651021/index.amp

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