Wind farm project in the hills of Montenegro is ongoing and is currently going through its construction phase, Minister Konrad Mizzi claimed.

The Minister without portfolio was replying to questions by the Malta Independent following a report which explains how the multi-million euro project which Enemalta took over, is clouded in serious corruption allegations.

When asked to explain how the press in Montenegro are saying that up until end of 2016, the project never kicked off, the Minister said that the project is in construction phase. He then went into explaining the shareholding and how Enemalta entered the investment together with Shanghai Electric Power.

Referring to the corruption allegations, he said it is important to note that there were no allegations of corruption since Enemalta and the Maltese government joined in the venture.

No portfolio Minister Konrad Mizzi addressed the media after presiding over the signing of a shareholding agreement signed between the Malta Developers Association and the Water Services Corporation which will pave the way for a joint venture on renewable energy.

The memorandum of understanding was signed this afternoon in Castille as the two entities now officially launched the Malta Developers Green Energy Limited.

Speaking at the press conference, MDA President Sandro Chetcuti said that the government has supported the association every step of the way. "I can tell with proof, that this is a pro-business government," he said while praising Konrad Mizzi for his contribution to the energy sector. Mr Chetcuti also praised Parliamentary Secretary Deborah Schembri for the commitment she shows towards the development sector.

Minister Konrad Mizzi explained that the government has already imported 85 MW of renewable solar energy. He said this sector has advanced a lot in recent years with the government investing more than 33 million in the renewable energy sector.

The agreement is the first step towards a Public Private Partnership as proposed by MDA. 51% of the shareholding will be owned by the Water Services Corporation and the remaining 49% by MDA.

It was only natural for journalists today to ask Minister Mizzi regarding the secret companies in Panama as today marks the first year anniversary since the documents were leaked. When asked by the press to explain how he intended to put 1 million dollars in the account over a period of one year, the Minister replied that he had exhausted all questions on this matter.