Muizzu inaugurated the airport on Sunday and described it as a “catalyst for unlocking the potential of the northern Maldives and enhancing world connectivity”, in line with a press release by the President's Workplace.
Calling it a “gateway to prosperity” for the north, he stated, “This isn't simply an airport, it's a image of financial transformation.”
Muizzu stated that the newly opened airport would carry additional development to tourism, agriculture, fisheries, and the financial system, in addition to social improvement to the north, the Solar.mv information portal reported.
The inauguration was attended by Indian Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and senior officers from each nations.
Talking on the event, Muizzu stated the airport serves as a monument that testifies to the power of Maldives-India ties because the nations mark 60 years of diplomatic relations this yr, information portal Version.mv reported.In an X submit, the Indian Excessive Fee within the Maldives known as the airport a “true car for progress and prosperity, and an emblem of India's dedication below Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR imaginative and prescient”.The airport's improvement is funded by a USD 800 million line of credit score issued by EXIM Financial institution, India, below an settlement executed between the Maldivian authorities and the financial institution in 2019, the Solar.mv information portal reported.
The event of Hanimaadhoo Worldwide Airport was contracted to India's JMC Initiatives for USD 136.6 million, it stated, including that the airport will assist enhance tourism in northern atolls.
Earlier within the day, Naidu met Maldives' Minister of Overseas Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel right here, with each reaffirming dedication to strengthening bilateral relations.
Throughout the assembly on the Ministry of Overseas Affairs, Khaleel expressed gratitude for the continued assist prolonged to the Maldives by India.
“Each ministers reiterated their dedication to the partnership between India and the Maldives, and mentioned alternatives to deepen cooperation, improve connectivity, and advance mutually useful improvement initiatives,” state-run Public Service Media (PSM Information) stated.
The Indian Excessive Fee in a submit on X described it as “fruitful discussions.” PTI NPK GRS GRS GRS
