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Muizzu Urges Modi to Expedite Completion of Malé-Thilafushi Bridge Project
President Mohamed Muizzu formally asked India to expedite completion of the Malé-Thilafushi Bridge, part of the Greater Malé Connectivity Project, during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 December 2023 on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai. The project, executed under a US$100 million grant and US$400 million line of credit from India and contracted to Afcons Infrastructure Ltd., has been delayed from its original 17 May 2024 completion date to 30 September 2026, with total cost unchanged at US$500 million excluding taxes.
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Fri 29 DecMuizzu provided details about the bridge project during an appearance on DRA's 'Baajjaveri Hendhuneh' show.Fridayonly Maldives RepublicMuizzu said during an appearance on Dhivehi Raajjeyge Addu (DRA)'s 'Baajjaveri Hendhuneh' show on Friday.
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6.7-kilometreLength of bridge and causeway networkMaldives Republicenvisages a 6.7-kilometre bridge and causeway network connecting the islands of Malé, Villimalé, Gulhifalhu, and Thilafushi
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US$100 millionIndian grant for the projectMaldives RepublicThe project is being executed under a US$100 million grant and a US$400 million line of credit extended by India.
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US$400 millionIndian line of credit for the projectMaldives RepublicThe project is being executed under a US$100 million grant and a US$400 million line of credit extended by India.
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17 May 2024Original project completion deadlineMaldives RepublicThe project, initially slated for completion by 17 May 2024, saw its deadline extended to 30 September 2026, during the final days of the previous administration.
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30 September 2026Extended project deadlineMaldives RepublicThe project, initially slated for completion by 17 May 2024, saw its deadline extended to 30 September 2026, during the final days of the previous administration.
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US$500 millionTotal project costMaldives Republicthe total cost standing at US$500 million, excluding taxes, according to the Minister of Construction and Infrastructure, Dr Abdulla Muththalib.
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