Enka Renewables pledges to be ready to continue discussions over the Namakhvani HPP project with all interested parties.

“Every Georgian citizens’ opinion matters,” the company said in its recent statement issued following the massive anti-Namakhvani protest rally held today in central Tbilisi.

“We should use all opportunities for dialogue so that no problematic questions remain unanswered and based on facts or arguments, we can assure you that the Namakhvani HPP project is a Georgian affair that serves the well-being of Rioni Valley residents and the whole country,” Enka underscored.

Enka Renewables was awarded the right to develop, build, own and operate the Namakhvani Hydropower project in 2017.

Massive rally against Namakhvani HPP construction kicked off in downtown Tbilisi today, at 3 pm.

One of the rally organizers, Varlam Goletiani, has unveiled an action plan saying that if the government does not halt contact with Turkish company Enka Renewables, including all the documents signed since 2015, they will block Tbilisi streets on Monday, by 12 a.m. Moreover, they demand criminal proceedings against Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava and all those who signed the contract.

Anti-Namakhvani protesters set up tents on First Republic Square and pledge to stay there until the government meets their demands.

For the record, the protests against the HPP construction have been underway in western Georgia for almost six months.