One year after agreement to develop Kudahuvadhoo commercial port, local council reports receiving no updates on progress

The President of the Kudahuvadhoo Island Council, Mohamed Saleem, has stated that the council has received no updates regarding the development of the Kudahuvadhoo commercial port, despite a year having passed since the agreement was signed.

In an interview with Raajje TV, Mohamed Saleem stated that the development of the Kudahuvadhoo commercial port was officially contracted to Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) on February 24, 2025.

Noting that the project agreement was signed by Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed and Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), Mohamed Saleem stated that the deal includes the development of a bonded warehouse in Kudahuvadhoo in addition to a commercial port.

During President Muizzu's visit to lay the foundation stone for the local hospital, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade and Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) signed a formal agreement. This agreement outlines the development of a commercial port alongside a bonded warehouse facility in Kudahuvadhoo.

Mohamed Saleem

Mohamed Saleem stated that the designs for the commercial harbor have been finalized.

However, Mohamed Saleem stated that since the signing of the project agreement, the council has received no updates regarding the project's progress or whether the work will proceed at all.

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has stated that the proposed commercial port in Kudahuvadhoo will significantly streamline the distribution of goods to all neighboring islands. However, to date, no physical progress has been made on the construction of the port.