This project is going to be built for Georgia, for Georgians, it cannot be built against Georgians. Such a statement made today Turkish Ambassador to Georgia, while commenting Namakhvani HPP.

“I welcome the confidence-building measures of the government extending the dialogue to those who are against building hydropower plants in general and, in particular, in Namakhvani. All these issues have to be discussed. Of course, there is a contract with the responsibility. So the company, in this case, the Turkish-Norwegian company ENKA Renewables and the Government, and the people, who are protesting, should have a decent civilized dialogue.

The investors already have been asking me questions. I have been assuring the Turkish investors saying that despite the disinformation and propaganda, which was coming mainly out of Georgia, there is a very friendly atmosphere towards the Turkish businesses. Responsible, transparent businesses that are coming here for win-win formulas.

I think this will keep coming, but, of course, it needs constant effort. I’m seeing on Facebook new pages talking crazy ideas, crazy speculations. That’s why I’m saying no one would steal Rioni’s water to Turkey and no plan to exploiting any mines there or anywhere else. That is Georgia’s natural richness, which belongs to Georgia”, - said Fatma Seren Yazgan.