Georgia, Tbilisi, July 28 / Trend N. Kirtskhalia /
The opening of free industrial zone in Poti has been postponed. In June, Rakia Georgia Holding stated that the zone will be opened July 17, but the event was postponed for September.
It was revealed organizational and technical issues have been solved. One of the main reasons for postponement is the lack of its representative and the desire of one of the UAE sheikhs to personally present at the opening.
According to the available information, the insufficient number of companies interested in joining the zone is one of the reasons.
According to official information, only Tbiltsement company operate in the zone today.
According to marketing representatives of the company, about 100-150 companies are interested in joining the zone. But the number of registered did not increase. Their number remains at 22.
Aarau tumorou, South Korean LG, as well as Azerbaijani, Turkish companies have been registered in the zone. But these companies are not satisfied with the proposed terms and conditions as they refrain from making investments.