President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim on Wednesday visited the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge site where they were briefed on the progress of the project.
The China-Maldives Friendship Bridge is the first project of its kind in the Maldives and is the largest development project conducted by Chinese company, S.H.E.C. The project was officially inaugurated by the President on December 30, 2015.
Upon completion of the 2,000-metre bridge, set to be completed and inaugurated in July 2018, the productivity of the region is expected to be highly revitalised, according to the Government.
During their visit to the bridge site, the President and First Lady were accompanied by Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, members of the Cabinet, members of Parliament, and senior executives of state-owned companies.