And while he is agreeable to that public initiative - would Minister Mahler agree to extending the concession for ASR BSI. Those were implemented in 2012 for a 10 year period. But the renewal has not been formalized. So would Mahler support it?
Jules Vasquez
"But if it were to come to you for renewal, there are 2012 concessions, if you had to vote on it."
Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations
"Well, I'd have to look at the documentation and see what we're giving up and how we will continue to benefit the 5,000 farmers that are there."
Jules Vasquez
"But do you think that as a multinational, they're entitled to an extension of it?"
Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations
"Well, they've invested significantly, so we'd have to take a serious look at that."
