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MPL cites confidentiality in refusal to disclose major Chinese port agreements

Maldives Ports Limited refused to disclose details and the value of two agreements signed with China Harbour Engineering Company to relocate the main commercial port from Male' to Thilafushi, citing non-disclosure clauses. The refusal follows concerns over the award of the project, with a high-level US delegation visiting to inspect the site and India reportedly expressing concerns, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the award does not signal a change in diplomatic stance.

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  • This project was awarded in accordance with the established laws and procedures for such contracts. The decision was made with a view toward the long-term development of the Maldives. This decision does not reflect a specific position towa…

    Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

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    Mohamed Muizzu Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

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  • 375-meter length of international quay wall Adhadhu (English) This involves the construction of a 375-meter international quay wall, a 14.6-meter container vessel quay wall, and an 820-meter domestic quay wall.

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  • 14.6-meter length of container vessel quay wall Adhadhu (English) This involves the construction of a 375-meter international quay wall, a 14.6-meter container vessel quay wall, and an 820-meter domestic quay wall.

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  • 820-meter length of domestic quay wall Adhadhu (English) This involves the construction of a 375-meter international quay wall, a 14.6-meter container vessel quay wall, and an 820-meter domestic quay wall.

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  • A high-level delegation from the United States visited the Maldives to inspect the port site. Maldives Adhadhu (English) Following the awarding of the Thilafushi port project to the Chinese firm, a high-level delegation from the United States visited the Maldives to inspect the site.

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  • MPL responded to inquiries filed by Adhadhu under the Right to Information Act. Adhadhu (English) Responding to inquiries filed by Adhadhu under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, MPL clarified that the agreements signed with CHEC on February 5, 2026, and July 20, 2026, contain non-disclosure clauses that prohibit the public release of any details.

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