Ambassador Kong Honors Engineers as President Muizzu Declares August 30 National Engineering Day

Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua posted on X on June 16, 2025, praising engineers after President Mohamed Muizzu declared August 30 as National Engineers' Day via a directive on June 15. The date commemorates the Sinamalé (China–Maldives Friendship) Bridge opening on August 30, 2018. The 1.4 km bridge, the largest infrastructure project in Maldives history, connects Malé, Hulhulé, and Hulhumalé, reducing travel time from half an hour to minutes. The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure will coordinate events. The bridge has free maintenance from China through 2028.

Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua posted on X on June 16, 2025, praising engineers after President Mohamed Muizzu declared August 30 as National Engineers' Day via a directive on June 15. The date commemorates the Sinamalé (China–Maldives Friendship) Bridge opening on August 30, 2018. The 1.4 km bridge, the largest infrastructure project in Maldives history, connects Malé, Hulhulé, and Hulhumalé, reducing travel time from half an hour to minutes. The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure will coordinate events. The bridge has free maintenance from China through 2028.

Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua posted on X on June 16, 2025, praising engineers after President Mohamed Muizzu declared August 30 as National Engineers' Day via a directive on June 15. The date commemorates the Sinamalé (China–Maldives Friendship) Bridge opening on August 30, 2018. The 1.4 km bridge, the largest infrastructure project in Maldives history, connects Malé, Hulhulé, and Hulhumalé, reducing travel time from half an hour to minutes. The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure will coordinate events. The bridge has free maintenance from China through 2028.

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