Maldives Signs Agreement with China for Road Redevelopment Feasibility Study

The Maldives has entered into an agreement with the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) to conduct a feasibility study for the redevelopment of roads in Malé City and Vilimalé.

The letters of exchange were signed by Maldivian Infrastructure Minister Dr. Abdulla Muthalib and CIDCA Chairman Luo Zhaohui. This signing followed a meeting between Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and Luo, as part of an official visit to Beijing.

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Discussions during the meeting, as reported by the Maldives Foreign Ministry, focused on enhancing collaboration on key infrastructure projects crucial for the sustainable development of the Maldives. Zameer underscored the significance of the partnership between the Maldives and CIDCA, highlighting ongoing projects and the potential for new cooperative ventures.

Both parties emphasised the importance of the timely implementation of projects aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting economic growth in the Maldives, which would ultimately benefit the Maldivian population.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from both sides to work closely together to ensure the successful execution of future initiatives beneficial to both nations.

Zameer was accompanied by Dr. Abdulla Muthalib, Finance Minister Dr. Mohamed Shafeeq, Ambassador-Designate Dr. Fazeel Najeeb, and senior officials from the Maldivian government and embassy in China.

Muthalib has previously stated that the redevelopment of Vilimalé’s roads will be based on a design approved by the district’s residents. The road redevelopment in Malé and Vilimalé was one of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s electoral promises.