Parliament Budget Committee Diverts MVR 10 Million to Legal Efforts in ITLOS Ruling Appeal

The Parliament Budget Committee diverted MVR 10 million from the MVR 400 million allocated for the Fuishidhiggaru lagoon project in the 2024 National Budget to fund legal work for appealing the ITLOS ruling on the maritime boundary between the Maldives and Mauritius. The total budget presented was MVR 49.5 billion. The diversion is part of the new government's strategy to reclaim lost maritime territory. President Muizzu, who promised to appeal during his first 100 days, has been vocal about the appeal. A pre-appeal review is underway led by the Attorney General's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Legal experts have questioned the feasibility of appealing as ITLOS rulings are final and binding.

The Parliament Budget Committee diverted MVR 10 million from the MVR 400 million allocated for the Fuishidhiggaru lagoon project in the 2024 National Budget to fund legal work for appealing the ITLOS ruling on the maritime boundary between the Maldives and Mauritius. The total budget presented was MVR 49.5 billion. The diversion is part of the new government's strategy to reclaim lost maritime territory. President Muizzu, who promised to appeal during his first 100 days, has been vocal about the appeal. A pre-appeal review is underway led by the Attorney General's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Legal experts have questioned the feasibility of appealing as ITLOS rulings are final and binding.

The Parliament Budget Committee diverted MVR 10 million from the MVR 400 million allocated for the Fuishidhiggaru lagoon project in the 2024 National Budget to fund legal work for appealing the ITLOS ruling on the maritime boundary between the Maldives and Mauritius. The total budget presented was MVR 49.5 billion. The diversion is part of the new government's strategy to reclaim lost maritime territory. President Muizzu, who promised to appeal during his first 100 days, has been vocal about the appeal. A pre-appeal review is underway led by the Attorney General's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Legal experts have questioned the feasibility of appealing as ITLOS rulings are final and binding.

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