Maldives Onboards India for Gaadhoo Transshipment Port Project Already Contracted to China’s CAMC

The Maldives government, under President Muizzu, has decided to include India in the Gaadhoo transshipment port project previously contracted to China's CAMC. During Muizzu's visit to India, both countries agreed to collaborate on developing transshipment ports at Gaadhoo and Ihavandhippolhu. An MoU was signed with CAMC on 11 April for the Gaadhoo Integrated Maritime Hub, but no work has begun and CAMC is blacklisted by international banks. The administration has not clarified if the CAMC contract is annulled. Maldives Ports Limited will lead the hub, while Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone will develop a separate economic zone in Ihavandhippolhu.

The Maldives government, under President Muizzu, has decided to include India in the Gaadhoo transshipment port project previously contracted to China's CAMC. During Muizzu's visit to India, both countries agreed to collaborate on developing transshipment ports at Gaadhoo and Ihavandhippolhu. An MoU was signed with CAMC on 11 April for the Gaadhoo Integrated Maritime Hub, but no work has begun and CAMC is blacklisted by international banks. The administration has not clarified if the CAMC contract is annulled. Maldives Ports Limited will lead the hub, while Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone will develop a separate economic zone in Ihavandhippolhu.

The Maldives government, under President Muizzu, has decided to include India in the Gaadhoo transshipment port project previously contracted to China's CAMC. During Muizzu's visit to India, both countries agreed to collaborate on developing transshipment ports at Gaadhoo and Ihavandhippolhu. An MoU was signed with CAMC on 11 April for the Gaadhoo Integrated Maritime Hub, but no work has begun and CAMC is blacklisted by international banks. The administration has not clarified if the CAMC contract is annulled. Maldives Ports Limited will lead the hub, while Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone will develop a separate economic zone in Ihavandhippolhu.

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