Aslan Bzhaniya on oil production: if this project enters the implementation stage, the interests of the Abkhaz state will be fully protected

President of Abkhazia gave a press conference.

Sukhum. July 2. Apsnypress. President of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhaniya at a press conference with Abkhazian media expressed his position on the exploration and production of petroleum products.

The head of state emphasized: “My point of view has not changed and consists in the following ... In April last year, the next parliamentary commission was established to study the feasibility of oil products. More than a year has passed, I'm waiting for the results of the work of this commission. Moreover, I already have the opportunity to delve into this issue myself, to instruct the competent authorities to see what is happening in this industry, which I will do in the near future. ”

Aslan Bzhaniya recalled the history of the issue: “There is an Order signed by Beslan Bartsits on March 30, 2018“ On Amending the Cabinet of Ministers Order of May 16, 2014 on granting Apsny Oil the right to geological exploration, and production of hydrogen raw materials in the territory of Ochamchyra, Tkuarchal and Gal, as well as in the Black Sea. ” The company license was renewed until March 30, 2018. Probably some work is going on. I know nothing more. ”

At the same time, Bzhaniya explained: “I will tell you the following: as soon as it is clear what we have in terms of commerce, of course, we will weigh everything again. Oil production in Abkhazia, if there is oil, is a promising project. What extent should the interests of the Abkhaz state be taken into account? As Head of State, I guarantee you that if this project enters the implementation stage, the interests of the Abkhaz state will be fully protected. There are a lot of rumors and judgments about this, usually incompetent. They say that oil is politics, and most likely it is. Therefore, I would ask all active members of our society to keep this in mind and not to make hasty conclusions, not to express, without having appropriate arguments, value judgments, not to engage in labeling. ”

President summed up: “There is a Parliament and there is a commission, which is headed by deputy Tarba, there are relevant documents. And there is a principle of continuity, we will be obliged to observe it. If there are certain violations in the contracts or they are exclusively enslaving, this will be reviewed. ”