Ministry and MACL Sign Agreement to Strengthen Regulation of Animal and Plant Imports by Air
MACL and Agriculture Ministry to Regulate Airborne Plant and Animal Imports | Photo: MACL
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare and the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) have signed an agreement to enhance regulatory oversight of plant and animal imports arriving by air.
MACL has commenced a series of service agreements with government agencies operating at VIA to elevate the service standards at the airport. This initiative is a part of our strategic plan to reaffirm our dedication to international best practices and improve operational… pic.twitter.com/SMBFc8L0KR
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The agreement was signed by MACL’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, and Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Ishaq Adam, at a formal signing ceremony.
This marks the first in a planned series of agreements aimed at improving service quality at Velana International Airport (VIA) and strengthening collaboration between MACL and various government bodies operating at the airport. Under the terms of the agreement, MACL will work in close coordination with the Agriculture Ministry to enhance procedures and regulatory mechanisms governing the air transport of animals and plants.
MACL stated that the initiative reflects its broader commitment to aligning services at VIA with international standards and enhancing operational efficiency. The agreement also comes as part of preparations for the upcoming opening of VIA’s new passenger terminal, scheduled for 26 July.
