Head of International Chamber of Commerceaccuses Bidzina Ivanishvili`s government of pressure on foreign investors. According to Fady Asly, he was forced to suspend the already signed deal regarding a billion worth project as he no longer can take responsibility before the foreign investors that they will have no problems in Georgia.
Fady Asly speaks about the mass intimidation, blackmail and racket of foreign businesses and names specific companies. Fady Asly does not name the person who is behind the attacks on foreign business. He says that these people act on behalf of Bidzina Ivanishvili and are not subject to Prime Minister Kvirikashvili.
Today neither the Prime Minister`s administration nor the Ministry of economy commented on the issue. The opposition calls on the government to respond to the facts of attack on foreign business.
Transparency International Georgia states that they have provided information on specific cases, business disputes and alleged corruption to the relevant agencies, but no one , including the Council of Justice, has responded.
According to Fady Asly, the deliberate pressure on foreign businesses will destroy the investment environment and image of Georgia on the international arena.