MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail alleged that China's investment in the Uthuru Thila Falhu agricultural economic zone may be a smokescreen for military objectives near the MNDF harbour. He said the MDP would rescind the agreement with China Harbour Engineering Company and repurpose the land for housing if it wins the presidency in 2028.
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There exists larger and more suitable land in Laamu Atoll for the execution of agricultural initiatives.
Their [China’s] intentions are not rooted in agriculture. Near the designated area lies the MNDF [Maldives National Defence Force] harbour. They are positioning themselves strategically in front of the [MNDF harbour], originating from a di…
Our administration [the previous government led by MDP] conducted a hydrographic survey under a highly transparent agreement [with India]. The existence now of such an agreement is uncertain, yet the [mapping] work continues
When MDP secures the presidency in 2028, we will repurpose Uthuru Thila Falhu to accommodate housing for Malé residents. Consequently, we will rescind the existing agreement [with CHEC],
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He recently announced the reclamation of 200 hectares of land on Uthuru Thila Falhu for the agricultural project.
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