President Mohamed Nasheed has today opened the Equatorial Convention Centre in Addu City.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the President said that the convention centre and other infrastructure developments in Addu were examples of the growth and expansion of the country, pledged in the government’s manifesto. He added that the advancements brought to Addu will be “a billboard, a leaflet, and a poster” of the developmental goals set for the 7 regions of the Maldives. President Nasheed noted that the SAARC Summit has greatly encouraged the various developmental projects in Addu City and Fuvahmulah.

Further, the President expressed his gratitude to all the individuals who contributed to the successful completion of the Equatorial Convention Centre.