Minister Naidu: Hanimaadhoo project gives “new wings” to India–Maldives friendship

India's Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the Hanimaadhoo International Airport expansion, calling it a flagship project symbolizing India-Maldives friendship. The airport, shaped like a manta ray, can handle 1.3 million passengers annually, boosting tourism and economic growth in northern Maldives. Naidu announced additional projects under a USD 565 million line of credit, noting progress on the Greater Malé Connectivity Project and expected completion of Gan Airport and BIFCO expansion. He also mentioned working towards a bilateral free trade agreement and investment treaty.

India's Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the Hanimaadhoo International Airport expansion, calling it a flagship project symbolizing India-Maldives friendship. The airport, shaped like a manta ray, can handle 1.3 million passengers annually, boosting tourism and economic growth in northern Maldives. Naidu announced additional projects under a USD 565 million line of credit, noting progress on the Greater Malé Connectivity Project and expected completion of Gan Airport and BIFCO expansion. He also mentioned working towards a bilateral free trade agreement and investment treaty.

India's Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the Hanimaadhoo International Airport expansion, calling it a flagship project symbolizing India-Maldives friendship. The airport, shaped like a manta ray, can handle 1.3 million passengers annually, boosting tourism and economic growth in northern Maldives. Naidu announced additional projects under a USD 565 million line of credit, noting progress on the Greater Malé Connectivity Project and expected completion of Gan Airport and BIFCO expansion. He also mentioned working towards a bilateral free trade agreement and investment treaty.

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