President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has officially inaugurated the Hoarafushi Airport, at a ceremony held on Thursday afternoon at Hoarafushi Island in Haa Alifu Atoll.
Speaking at the ceremony, the President highlighted that establishing an airport in the area has been a longstanding aspiration of the residents of the region and that its completion marks an important milestone in this Administration’s efforts towards decentralization.
In this regard, the President highlighted that, the new airport not only connected Hoarafushi with Malé City but that it would serve as the beginning of the development of the whole Ihavandhippolhu region. He noted that the airport would play a vital role in the development and connectivity of Thuraakunu, Uligamu, Molhadhoo, Ihavandhoo, Thakandhoo, and Maarandhoo Islands.
Speaking further on the importance of an integrated transportation network to national development, the President highlighted the recently established cargo ferry route between Kulhudhuffushi Island of Haa Dhaalu Atoll and Cochin in India. He then announced that within the next two to three weeks, a similar route would be established between Addu and Fuvahmulah Cities and Tuticorin in India.
Continuing, the President said his administration plans to develop an airport in close proximity to every inhabited island, complemented with a comprehensive ferry network between them. He said this would allow for better movement of persons and goods and services. Highlighting further developmental plans, the President went on to announce the development of Hanimaadhoo Airport – allowing for direct international flights – and the airport in Addu City.
The development of an airport in Hoarafushi Island delivers a campaign pledge of the President. It is the first airport to be developed in Haa Alifu Atoll.
The Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, and senior officials of Government offices and institutions accompanied the President to the inauguration ceremony of the Hoarafushi Airport.
Speaking at the ceremony, the President highlighted that establishing an airport in the area has been a longstanding aspiration of the residents of the region and that its completion marks an important milestone in this Administration’s efforts towards decentralization.
In this regard, the President highlighted that, the new airport not only connected Hoarafushi with Malé City but that it would serve as the beginning of the development of the whole Ihavandhippolhu region. He noted that the airport would play a vital role in the development and connectivity of Thuraakunu, Uligamu, Molhadhoo, Ihavandhoo, Thakandhoo, and Maarandhoo Islands.
Speaking further on the importance of an integrated transportation network to national development, the President highlighted the recently established cargo ferry route between Kulhudhuffushi Island of Haa Dhaalu Atoll and Cochin in India. He then announced that within the next two to three weeks, a similar route would be established between Addu and Fuvahmulah Cities and Tuticorin in India.
Continuing, the President said his administration plans to develop an airport in close proximity to every inhabited island, complemented with a comprehensive ferry network between them. He said this would allow for better movement of persons and goods and services. Highlighting further developmental plans, the President went on to announce the development of Hanimaadhoo Airport – allowing for direct international flights – and the airport in Addu City.
The development of an airport in Hoarafushi Island delivers a campaign pledge of the President. It is the first airport to be developed in Haa Alifu Atoll.
The Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, and senior officials of Government offices and institutions accompanied the President to the inauguration ceremony of the Hoarafushi Airport.
