PROTOCOL of the Working Commission on Energy

Attended by:

From the Georgian side:

D. Ts. Mirtskhulava, Georgian Minister of Fuel and Energy; B.I. Kojoridze, acting General Director of Sakenergo.

From the Abkhazian side:

S.V. Bagapsh,  General Director of Chernomorenergo; Y.Kh. Kuchuberia, Depity General Director of Chernomorenergo.

Decided to:

1. strictly observe the agreed schedule of the Inguri reservoir drawdown.

2. when transiting electric power through the Kavkasioni 500 kV transmission line, allow for the share of the Abkhazian side.

3. hold a meeting with representatives of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development for addressing issues related to the rehabilitation of the Inguri hydropower plants.

4. starting from January 21 2000, work jointly to rehabilitate the tailrace of HPP-1.

5. take into account the statement of the Georgian side that the equipment for Inguri HPP has been ordered. The Abkhazian side shall provide for the equipment delivery to Inguri HPP.

19 January 2000

(Archive of the Ministry of Economic Development of Georgia)