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Posted by Looed on the 26th June :-

Morning Bezzy - one more interesting nugget from Pt.3. The journalist says "...Nord Coleman, you know very well about this former senator who is now a lobbyist and published a letter of praise for Bidzina Ivanishvili. As we know, he was also involved in the campaign against “Frontera” and had the support of the Georgian state."

Nord Coleman, ex-Senator is now Senior Counsel at Hogan Lovells. Small world!
https://www.hoganlovells.com/en/norm-coleman

RE: Our Norm. Not.
Our Norm has been busy -

"Hogan Lovells submits a letter to the US Congress on behalf of Georgian Dream" written by Norm a few days ago
https://1tv.ge/en/news/hogan-lovells-submits-a-letter-to-the-us-congress-on-behalf-of-georgian-dream/

We already know HL represents GD, but the following adds context to a report from Feb ' 20 - "....will be representing Ivanishvili’s political party and not the government that party currently controls. “The Firm will be collaborating with and may be receiving guidance from Georgian elected officials,” former Republican Senator Norm Coleman wrote in a January 21 letter to Ivanishvili. “But will be acting solely at the direction and control of the political party itself, Georgian Dream.”
https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/105814-bloomberg-georgias-shadow-boss-hires-a-new-lobbyist-in-washington/

Our Norm is not without a hint of (so far unproven) corruption allegations as can be seen on his Wiki page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Coleman#cite_note-54

One of the main Georgian news site carries a critical report
"Transparency International Georgia: There's an extremely high degree of the concentration of power and the ruling party's almost total control over a majority of public institutions"

According to the research, the major problems in the country include an undue informal influence over the government’s activities and a growing pressure by the authorities on the media and the business sector.

Full article here - https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/108104-transparency-international-georgia-theres-an-extremely-high-degree-of-the-concentration-of-power-and-the-ruling-partys-almost-total-control-over-a-majority-of-public-institutions

Posted by Looed on the 26th June :-

Pt.4 (and final part)

J1 - Perhaps Anaklia contributed to the formation of this idea? And when it comes to American business, how instantaneous is the reaction in Washington and even in Congress?

Zaza - When it comes to American investments and companies, there is a lot of interest in Washington, it has been for years, because there are a lot of people in Washington in the Capitol, in the administration, in the White House, who are infinitely big supporters of Georgia and the Georgian people. Therefore, Georgia's economic success, political success, this is the basis and has a valuable connection with us in this regard. Therefore, there is a lot of support. This is because they want more American companies in Georgia, more capital to come in, more money to come to the country to create more jobs and more wealth in the country. What's really going on? American investment is facing a huge problem. In addition to us, we are appearing because we are the biggest investors in the country at the moment. In fact, there are others who have problems, but others are given a preferential environment, while American companies are oppressed and virtually expelled from the country. By the way, I’ve also listened to you previous speakers, politicians, and now I want to take a chance, and tell you that I don’t know if this is happening because of political correctness, but I would urge everyone to speak out about it out loud. Because, in practice, their silence is an agreement with the government to continue persecuting and harassing American businesses and American companies.

Thank you very much. This was Zaza Mamulaishvili, who has been saying for a long time that „Frontera“ is an object of attack from the government, and also, as we have seen recently, there has been a lot of activity from the United States that American business in the country is under pressure and that Georgia favors Russian and Chinese companies, and sometimes Iranian.

https://www.facebook.com/107065540663565/videos/????-???????-??????-?????/211402503272921/

Posted by Looed on the 26th June :-

Pt.3

J1 - As for the war of lobbyists, which has been very topical lately, and we have seen that the last activity was the letter of the lobbying company and Nord Coleman, you know very well about this former senator who is now a lobbyist and published a letter of praise for Bidzina Ivanishvili. As we know, he was also involved in the campaign against “Frontera” and had the support of the Georgian state. What do you know about these negotiations against American companies in Congress?

Zaza - Senator Coleman is a former senator. It has been 3 years, maybe the 4th year that he has been involved with the Georgian government in lobbying against "Frontera" in Washington. It works very actively. It is a very strong and good company, and especially Senator Coleman is very famous in Washington. He is a very good professional. However, I can’t tell you that they have succeeded in this regard. The fact that they tried to discredit our company and our business, was not successful for them. And, they didn't succeed because you may have a very good professional in Washington, you have a contract with very famous lobbying companies, but if you don't have the truth, which you have to deliver it to the right place and at the right time in Washington, then you can't achieve it and that's why it happens that, if you remember, was the first time in 2016, when the proposal was made in the Congress Hall that Mr. Ivanishvili was acting in the interests of the Russians, after this this escalated, escalated, developed this topic, and despite the many lobbyists who worked on this topic, what do we have today? Here, a 147-member congressional committee, reaffirmed Mr Ivanishvili's ties to Russian interests at the expense of American geopolitical and commercial interests.

Posted by Looed on the 26th June :-

Pt.2

J1 - Yes, the corporation is talking about winning the arbitration. And yet, before we move on, I would like to recall the letters of Congressmen and senators signed by Ted Cruz. Is this all due to this type of activity? What do you relate to this turn of events? If it is reversed, we will find out later, but still ...

Zaza - Of course, we will probably find out later whether there is a reversal because the content of this appeal is a continuation of the spread of this false information and talk about some non-existent terms and conditions. However, I think these communications do have some impact, as Senators Cruz and Cornin, who addressed Congressman Arrington and Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of State and Minister of Finance for the United States, set out very clearly how dissatisfied the United States is: That American companies are not allowed to operate in a normal environment in Georgia, they are not allowed to invest in a normal environment, and this is when Chinese companies enjoy preferences. Take Poti, for example - 75% of the free economic zone belongs to a Chinese company that has pledged $ 150 million in investment and has not invested a single tetri today, but no one is saying anything. Or Russian companies, such as Rosneft, which also has a large position in the port of Poti and in terms of distribution of oil products in Georgia. It has not only violated Georgian law on the occupied territories and the Criminal Code, but has even been sanctioned by the United States, but operates in a free environment. While we have committed to investing more than 25 times, we have made a huge fortune for the country and the people. Tens of millions of GEL have been paid to the budget, and yet in such conditions we have to have a contradictory relationship with the state and work in difficult conditions. That's what their letter was about, and that's how we want the state to allow us to work normally under the contract.

Posted by Looed on the 26th June :-

Translation #8, Zaza interview from 37m mark, 23/06, US$36.05
Pt.1

J1 - Today we are talking about the constitutional amendment, which was adopted under international pressure and international involvement, with the activism of the Allies in two hearings. And the activity of the Allies, the letters from Washington may be linked to the recent statement made by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, which refers to the American company "Frontera". We read directly in the statement that "after the arbitration dispute with the company"Frontera", the state is ready to find a compromise and it is possible to continue working on certain conditions on the mines of the company"Frontera". What has changed recently and what opportunities does the state-owned company now offer to “Frontera”? We will talk about this now with Mr. Zaza Mamulaishvili, a representative of the company "Frontera". Hello, Mr. Zaza.

Zaza - Hello

You have had a dispute with the state for a long time, and lately we have been hearing from the government that the lobbyists of the Frontera, their merit, are criticizing the Georgian government on other issues as well. What has changed? First of all, let us know what happened. What is today's decision related to?

To be honest, this decision was made today in a rather unusual format, at an unusual time, in an unusual place. For example, 4-5 days ago I had a personal conversation with Mr. Tvalabeishvili, the Deputy Minister, in order for him to contact me and tell me he wanted to do something for the company, which we agreed to discuss if we could formulate this proposal. It was completely unexpected. In 3 days why it was necessary to announce the decision via TV or press. They were willing to meet, it was a bit strange for us.

Is it a format of cooperation?

Of course. Moreover, we have been calling for years to work more effectively and well. Especially what surprises us is heart feelings, at the same time in the same letter or in the same address as the state, as the Deputy Minister of Economy, continues to spread the false information that he used to do.

What do you mean by that?

I mean, in particular, the agreement we signed in 1997, which is signed by the state on the one hand and the company on the other hand, as well as the Oil and Gas Corporation, clearly states the conditions under which the company operates in the existing fields. What commercial or other conditions are defined there. So it is completely unclear what they are talking about, what they want to offer, or what new conditions Mr. Tvalabeishvili is setting. And, surprisingly, despite the fact that we have repeatedly appealed to the state, including the Ministry of Economy, and have not met so far, they continue to provide incorrect information to the public and the people. Because it is as if the corporation has achieved some uncertain victory ...

Posted by Looed on the 26th June :-

Kelly Degnan - large-scale programs in the field of energy
2020-06-25 21:30:40 - Top-10 interesting story of the day

7. Natia Turnava: Frontera returned 99% of the license area

"Frontera has already returned 99% of its license area to state ownership," said Natia Turnava, the
minister of economy and sustainable development. . Natia Turnava claims that her readiness to negotiate with Frontera was strengthened after a meeting with US Ambassador Kelly Deganan.

http://georgiatoday.ge/news/21573/Kelly-Degnan%3A-We-Look-Forward-to-Attracting-more-American-Investments-in-Georgia

Kelly Degnan: We Look Forward to Attracting more American Investments in Georgia

"We look forward to further expansion of our cooperation to attract more US investments in Georgia," Ambassador Kelly Degnan said after a meeting with the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava.

The Ambassador noted that she had a very important meeting with the Minister.

"Our goal is to help Georgia build prosperity in all regions of the country," she stated.

In her words, there are quite extensive and large-scale programs between the two countries in the field of energy, small and medium production, agriculture and the maritime sector.

"We have quite extensive and large-scale programs in the field of energy, small and medium production, agriculture and the maritime sector. We work closely with the Minister and the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, and we look forward to further expansion of our cooperation to attract more US investment in Georgia,” Kelly Degnan said.

By Ana Dumbadze
23 June 2020 11:12

Posted by Earsbern on the 26th June :-

RE: Document 73 - California
One thing I didn't mention about this - I don't think it's of great relevance as the request for delay was effectively a joint motion from both parties; but the actual motion was put forward by the defendants, Hope/Outrider. Just saying, in case those more knowledgeable than I might think it's of any interest.

Posted by Earsbern on the 25th June :-

Document 73 - California
Meanwhile, back at the ranch.
Don't worry - nothing much happening. In case you've forgotten, this is FRR's breach of fiduciary duties case against Hope/Outrider.
The last we heard was that the case had been pushed back to complete on 20/07/20 due to the coronavirus.
Now, and for the same reason, we have
'Parties have agreed, subject to Court's approval, to continue the scheduled mediation from 18/06/20 to 18/08/20,and have reserved this continued mediation date with JAMS. With a deadline to complete mediation by 18/09/20'
In other words, everything has been push back a further 2 months.

Posted by DomFok on the 25th June :-

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/606397-natia-turnava-chventvis-paseulia-pronterac-iseve-rogorc-nebismieri-sxva-amerikuli-investicia/

The Frontera is as valuable to us as any other American investment. I urge Frontera to come to the negotiating table instead of giving anything to the public, "Economy and Sustainable Development Minister Natia Turnava said in response to a question from reporters after the government session.
As the Minister noted, the Georgian side is ready to talk about what "Frontera" is worried about.
"I would like to reiterate that it is very important for us to invest in every American investment, in every company or investor who operates in our market, or we look forward to entering it in the future. The dynamics published by our Department of Statistics were very positive. Official data from the Department of Statistics show that foreign direct investment from the US increased by 34% in the first quarter. This is a good sign that we are moving in the right direction, but we want to step up our efforts in that direction. Among them, one of them is the company "Frontera", an American investment, which is also valuable for us. We were very civilized here as well. When certain problems and questions arise with the fulfillment of the obligation of the contract, we will answer these questions only and exclusively to the international arbitration. According to the decision of the International Arbitration, we have received a positive response to virtually all issues raised by the Georgian side. This is confirmed by the fact that "Frontera" has already returned 99% of its license area to state ownership, but nevertheless, we are ready for a very positive, substantive dialogue, which will allow the company "Frontera" to continue operating in the rest of the license area. Within what it has today. We are ready and flexible to talk about terms and conditions, especially considering that there are about 90 people employed there and we are worried about their fate, but for this we need the company "Frontera" to stop the public campaign and sit at the negotiating table. So far they are,
I would like to call on the company "Frontera" to sit down at the negotiating table and talk about any issues that concern them. Of course, within the framework of Georgian legislation and international law, we are ready for a positive dialogue. The meeting with the ambassador strengthened our positive readiness for dialogue, which we had formed before. When we already have the decision of the International Arbitration and there are practically no questions, we still see the opportunity to keep the company "Frontera" in Georgia as an American investment and talk about specific terms, conditions and reach a mutually acceptable decision. During the conversation with the ambassador, we voiced our readiness, which deserved a very positive assessment, ” Natia Turnava said .

Posted by Blownitalready on the 25th June :-

Turnava: Frontera to stop the no-nonsense campaign, to sit at the negotiating table
Turnava: Frontera to stop the no-nonsense campaign, to sit at the negotiating table

After the government session, the Minister of Economy Natia Turnava talked to the American company " Frontera ". He said they had received all the information from the international arbitration they had about the company, so it would have the right to continue operating under the license it has.

The Minister of Economy states that the change of position is not connected with the meeting with the Ambassador of the United States of America to Georgia.

"We are ready for a very positive, substantive dialogue, which concerns the fact that the Frontera will be given the opportunity to continue its activities on the territory of Georgia, within the remaining licensed area that it has today. We are ready to talk about terms and conditions, especially considering that it employs about 190 people and their fate worries us. This requires the company Frontera to stop the nonsense campaign and sit down at the negotiating table. I urge the Front to sit down at the negotiating table, to talk about any issues that concern them and are of interest to them, "said Economy Minister Natia Turnava .

https://formulanews.ge/News/32136

Posted by Blownitalready on the 25th June :-

American business faces incredible resistance from the Georgian government - Frontera
American business faces incredible resistance from the Georgian government - Frontera

The American energy company " Frontera " will voice the accusations against the government once again at a special briefing. Frontera accuses the Georgian government of deliberately harassing American businesses in Georgia.

Expert Nodar Kharshiladze says relations with the United States are at their lowest level in 30 years. According to him, this fact will have a negative impact on the development of the country.

"Our purpose today is to start a new campaign, which refers to US-Russian relations. establishment of diplomatic relations until now there has never been such a low point, when practically every week our government sakritiko Letters from America, which is shameful for the country. There are many political reasons, but one of the main reasons is It is very unfortunate that the American business is oppressed in Georgia. It causes two problems - one is the political dimension, and our image is damaged, the other is the economic damage, "Kharshiladze said.

According to Zaza Mamulaishvili , President of Frontera , American companies face strong opposition from the Georgian government.

"Our company has been operating in Georgia for 23 years. We are the largest American investor in the country. We face incredible resistance from the Georgian government due to discriminatory treatment of us and American business in general. To be created, especially in the face of such a ruined economy, "he said.

https://formulanews.ge/News/32135

Posted by Looed on the 25th June :-

Russia sends an angry face emoji
Georgia is ready for anything for “strategic partners”

The Georgian government is ready to make concessions in relation to the American company Frontera Resources Corporation, operating in Georgia. In this connection, the Georgian authorities invite representatives of the company to a meeting to discuss all disputed issues and suggests finding a compromise solution so that the American company could continue to continue its work in Georgia.
“I want to declare that we are ready to discuss these issues with the company and try to find such a compromise so that we can continue to work in fields owned by Frontera, under certain conditions, of course, having received an appropriate guarantee from it. In this regard, we encourage Frontera to meet to discuss these issues, ”
- Georgian Deputy Economy Minister David Tvalabeishvili said immediately after the meeting of Georgian Economy Minister

In Georgia, for several years there has been an ongoing dispute between Frontera and the government, it even reached the International Court of Arbitration. The subject of the dispute is the shared distribution of contract products in oil production. The Georgian side - the Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation - won the arbitration court, which satisfied almost all the claims of Georgia. In addition, the court found that Frontera was constantly violating the terms of the contract, and decided to return to the state part of the territory where oil is being extracted. Frontera was also ordered to pay Georgia a fee for the use of natural resources and to pay legal expenses. Then in April of this year, the Georgian government decided to terminate the contract with Frontera.

It is clear that overseas did not like this turn of events, and the “Western partners” accused the Georgian government of “discriminating against American investments” and reminded that the work of Frontera was “part of the strategic partnership between Georgia and the USA.” And with the "strategic partners" do not do that. And it’s nothing that the company didn’t pay salaries to Georgian workers for months, violated laws and didn’t fulfill the contract - “partners”, as it turned out, were allowed much. Especially "strategic."

Senators and congressmen calling themselves “friends of Georgia” declared the “persecution” of Frontera to be political, which supposedly takes place at the direction of Russia. At the same time, he accused the leader of the ruling party Bidzina Ivanishvili of having ties not only with Russia, but also with Iran.

This methodology turned out to be quite effective, and now the Georgian government is asking Frontera for negotiations, and it is clearly ready to make concessions. What you won’t do for the sake of “strategic partners”

https://www.fondsk.ru/news/2020/06/25/gruzia-gotova-na-vse-radi-strategicheskih-partnerov-51221.html

Posted by Looed on the 25th June :-

Turnava: Stop the frontline campaign and come to the negotiating table
According to the Minister of Economy, Natia Turnava, the company is ready to return to the negotiating table with Frontera, but for that it is necessary for the company to stop the "useless public campaign". According to the Minister, the company has returned 99% of the license area, but will be given the opportunity to work on the remaining area.

"According to the decision of the International Arbitration, we have received a positive response to all issues raised by the Georgian side, and this is confirmed by the fact that 99% of its license area has been returned to state ownership. Nevertheless, we are ready for a positive dialogue.

The company Frotner will be given the opportunity to continue its activities within the framework of the license area left on the territory of Georgia, which it has today. We are ready and flexible to talk about deadlines, conditions, "he said.

In addition, Turnava noted that the company OMV Petrom is entering Georgia, which will start searching for and extracting oil and gas on the Black Sea. According to Turnava, the company won the tender of the Oil and Gas Agency on June 22.

https://on.ge/story/58689-???????-?????????-?????????-??????????????-??????-????????-??-??????????-?????????????-??????????

Posted by Looed on the 25th June :-

RE: Turnava: OMV Petrom will work on oil and gas exploration and extraction
Not sure if its this one -

"An open international tender has been announced by the State Agency of Oil and Gas for a license to conduct a search for oil and gas on the country’s Black Sea shelf, where currently no companies are operating.

The tender was announced on January 15, 2020 for two sections of Georgia’s Black Sea shell zone.
The area of the second license block is 5,282 square kilometres, while the area of the third license block is 3,468 square kilometres.

The agency will receive applications until 6 p.m, on April 20, 2020."

There is a map on the page -https://agenda.ge/en/news/2020/136 and looks to be Block II & III on the map.

I think they will spin anything "western" as a way to refute the FRR position, bonus points for them that this was a O&G outfit.

Posted by Looed on the 25th June :-

Turnava: OMV Petrom will work on oil and gas exploration and extraction
"According to the Minister of Economy, Natia Turnava, the company OMV Petrom is entering Georgia, which will start searching for and extracting oil and gas on the Black Sea. According to Turnava, the company won the tender of the Oil and Gas Agency on June 22.

"OMV Petrom is a member of the OMV Group of Companies. The OMV Group of Companies is the largest giant in the field of oil extraction and refining. It is the Austrian group, number two in the Forbes rankings among Austrian companies and No. 10 in Europe among oil companies," he said.

According to the Minister, this is proof that there is a "transparent business environment" in the country for oil and gas companies.

We would like to remind you that until now the oil and gas extraction works in Georgia were carried out by the company Frontera, with which the state had a dispute in the Arbitration Court, after which the contract was terminated."

https://on.ge/story/58681-???????-?????????-??-?????-???????-??-?????????-???????????-????????-omv-petrom-?????????

Posted by Jonathansxx on the 25th June :-

Election changes
A brief 1min. read about yesterday's news in Georgia.

https://civil.ge/archives/357074

Posted by Looed on the 25th June :-

Translation #10, Zaza TV KavKasia, 25/06, 26m, US$72.10
This will be due latest 28/06

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhio3tzMsqM

Posted by Looed on the 25th June :-

Pt.2

Our desire to join you in the brotherhood of free, Western nations is born of a simple historical reality. Georgia has suffered in recent centuries, painful oppression and suppression. Freedom, democracy, prosperity: these are not merely abstract ideas. To Georgians, including generations still alive today, they were dreams that endured through the nightmare of Soviet dictatorship.

Now, having made so much progress since 1991, we have another opportunity to take a major leap forward. We can ensure that no future generation of Georgians will face the loss of democracy, as our forefathers did.

Our Western partners have an important role to play in the coming days. Regrettably, some politicians in Tbilisi are focused more on holding the country to ransom, rather than rising to the moment. This includes some opposition parties threatening to withhold support for the reform unless their subjective demands are met.

As a government we are committed to pursuing a mature and inclusive approach to achieve the ultimate goal that we have set for ourselves. However, in the face of a concerted effort to sabotage the essential reform, support from Georgia’s international friends is needed.

The European and American Embassies in Tbilisi have called for “all sides to fully implement the agreement in both letter and spirit and to play their part to ensure the successful adoption of the constitutional amendments and the election reform legislation”.

As Speaker, I agree wholeheartedly. Since 4th June, I have led a (virtual) consultation process between Members of Parliament and the Georgian public, to answer questions and hear their views. It is clear that the reform has overwhelming support amongst the public.

The longer-term goal of applying for membership of the EU and NATO has similar levels of support: 80 per cent of Georgians approve of these goals.

This electoral reform therefore has the support of the Georgian people; the United States; and the European Union. It is to be hoped that the opposition parties will now rise to meet the seriousness of the moment, and abandon their political game-playing. They must now join with Georgian Dream in passing a valuable reform that is essential for our future.

This month could mark a new chapter, as 3.7m people in Georgia take another bold step away from the dark history of autocracy and oppression and towards a bright future as one of the free, democratic nations of the Western world.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/eastern-europe/opinion/georgia-votes-on-turning-west-not-east/

Posted by Looed on the 25th June :-

GD - "Georgia votes on turning West, not East"
Pt.1

Despite the Russian occupation, COVID-19 and the economic recession in the world, Georgia continues to strengthen its democracy – the government is currently preparing for Parliamentary elections scheduled for October 2020, writes Archil Talakvadze.

Archil Talakvadze is the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia.

Building wider consensus around the election system, Parliamentary legislation, voting, counting and the other elements needed to ensure free and fair elections does not always move speedily.

Development of democracy takes time in every society – The United States’ democracy continues to develop over 200 years after its founding; Britain’s Parliamentary democracy has evolved over even longer.

For young democracies, such as Georgia – thrust into the world as an independent nation again in 1991 at the end of the USSR – few issues are as important as ensuring that our democratic development continues, and accelerates, as we continue our push towards full membership of the free, Western, democratic world.

The next 14 days will mark one of the most important democratic advances in modern Georgian history, as our Parliament votes on a revision of the Constitution to introduce a new Electoral Reform.

The reform will further entrench proportional, representative Parliamentary democracy as the foundation for Georgia’s future development – the agreement was facilitated by the US State Department and the EU Commission, and a commitment to implement the reforms was signed on 8th March in Tbilisi by both the government and the major opposition parties.

The new electoral system is valuable in and of itself, because it implements a better, fairer and more proportional electoral system. This will be in place ahead of the Parliamentary elections in October this year.

However, it is also valuable for another reason – and this, too, is crucial for Georgia’s future and emphasizes the importance of the vote in Parliament over the coming days. The reform is a major milestone in Georgia’s journey towards full membership of the Western alliance of free nations.

This is the goal of my party, Georgian Dream, and our agenda for government. The UK’s strength as a democracy lies not only in systems and institutions, but also in its network and alliances of like-minded free nations. It is that to which we aspire.

Under Georgian Dream, we have become only the second non-NATO country accepted into the NATO-endorsed MISP cybersecurity platform. Georgia contributes the largest number of troops, per capita, to the NATO Mission in Afghanistan. We work closely with UK, US and EU counterparts on exposing and combating Russian disinformation campaigns and cybersecurity attacks.

Posted by Blownitalready on the 25th June :-

The director of the Frontera accuses Natia Turnava of blackmail and intimidation
The director of the Frontera accuses Natia Turnava of blackmail and intimidation

The American energy company Frontera calls on the Georgian government to stop harassing their businesses and employees.

According to Zaza Mamulashvili, director of Frontera, American business in Georgia is being deliberately harassed when Russian companies are facing greenhouse conditions and tendering more. The company issued an official statement today. Zaza Mamulashvili says that the softened tone of the Minister of Economy is connected with the letters of the American Congressmen, the government is trying to deceive the international partners once again.

The Ministry of Economy expressed readiness to cooperate with Frontera two days ago, however, no one has contacted the company yet and the meeting has not been scheduled . The Ministry of Economy does not respond to the accusations of "Frontera" representation. Irakli Kobakhidze made a statement on behalf of the government.

The arbitration dispute with the company " Frontera " cost the state more than 30 million GEL, it demanded the termination of the contract with the state company, which was not satisfied by the arbitration . The dispute ended in April, with the parties not disclosing details. The opposition says the ministry has stepped back amid criticism from US congressmen.

Authorities have argued for the past year that the company would not compromise with Frontera . Tony's economy ministry changed after the US ambassador's visit to the agency. What did Kelly degnanma of the unknown, however, the ambassador was quoted as saying the press service of the Ministry of Economy departure times, the deputy minister and then minister issued statements. The Ministry of Economy has promised Frontera that it will create the conditions for continuing the work.

https://formulanews.ge/News/32085