The Government of the Maldives has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to contract the project to develop Thinadhoo International Airport. The MoU signing ceremony took place during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's meeting with the residential community of Thinadhoo City tonight.

Speaking with the residents of Thinadhoo City, President Dr Muizzu stated that the airport would have a unique design. He added that the airport's passenger terminal would be an overwater structure and that the airport would help boost tourism and development throughout the atoll.

Dr Abdulla Muththalib, the Minister of Construction and Infrastructure, signed the MoU on behalf of the Government of Maldives, and Jirat Petnunthawong, CEO of Pan Pacific Company Limited, signed on behalf of the company. Per this MoU, both parties will negotiate and formulate an agreement.