President Mohamed Nasheed has today inaugurated Central Province Transport System and laid the foundation stone of Mulah island’s ferry terminal. President Nasheed visited Mulah by a ferry from Veyvah.

Afterwards, speaking at a function held in Mulah, President Nasheed spoke on the importance of a proper transport system for trade and businesses to thrive.

The President underscored the achievements in establishing a nation-wise transport system and added the government’s plan was to complete the programme in 7years and to begin basic transport services within the first two years. He noted that with today’s foundation laying of the ferry terminal in Mulah marked the second phase of the programme.

The President also gave an update of the developmental projects underway and briefed on planned projects.