President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has today laid the foundation stone of the 704 housing units to be constructed in Hulhumale. This project is part of the Government’s 1500 housing initiative to be built under an agreement between the Maldivian Government and the Government of China.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Yameen underlined the Government’s vision to build a Youth City in Hulhumale’, and stated that the rapidly developing island represents the hopes and dreams of the Maldivian youth. Continuing on, the President said that the project will mitigate the housing shortage faced by young Maldivians.
President Yameen asserted that the Male’- Hulhumale bridge project was not solely driven by economic objectives, but seeks to ensure the provision of basic services to the public. The President further stated that President Xi Jinping of China has expressed the Chinese Government’s interest in further looking into supporting this initiative.
In his speech, President Yameen highlighted that the reclamation of Hulhumale was a forward-looking project, first initiated by President Maumoon. On behalf of the Maldivian people and on his own behalf, the President expressed his gratitude to President Maumoon for his immense socio-economic contributions during his presidency.
President Yameen also extended his sincere appreciation to the China Machinery Engineering Corporation (C.M.E.C) and the Chinese Government for supporting the construction of housing units in Hulhumale.
