India-Backed Hanimadhoo Airport Nears Completion

Nearly 68 per cent of Maldives' Hanimadhoo International Airport, funded by India's Line of Credit, is complete. The project includes a significant runway, passenger terminal, and jet fuel storage. Expected to finish by November, the endeavor boosts tourism and economic activities in northern Maldives, solidifying India-Maldives ties.

Maldives has announced that almost 68 per cent of the Hanimadhoo International Airport, built with Indian assistance, is now complete. This project is anticipated to have a transformative impact on the entire northern region of the archipelagic nation.

The Ministry of Infrastructure stated that 67.5 per cent of the construction on Hanimadhoo International Airport — funded with a MVR 800 million Line of Credit by the Indian government — is complete and progressing steadily.

“India's GMC was awarded the project in September. The airport expansion includes a 2.7-kilometre runway, a 1.3 million-passenger terminal, and a jet fuel storage facility. According to the Infrastructure Ministry, 97 per cent of the 2,400-meter runway and apron is now finished, with the completed section already in use. The entire project is expected to be completed by November,” reported news portal TruthMV.com.