Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to contract for the project to develop Vilin'gili International Airport. The MoU signing ceremony took place during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's meeting with the residential community of Vilin'gili, Gaafu Alifu Atoll.
The development of Vilin'gili International Airport was contracted to NV Besix SA from Belgium. As part of the MoU, a tourism development project would be initiated alongside the development of the Vilin'gili International Airport project. It includes the development of an integrated tourism zone. Speaking with the residents of Vilin'gili Island, the President stated that land reclamation would proceed during the project.
The Minister of Construction and Infrastructure, Dr. Abdulla Muththalib, signed the MoU on behalf of the Government of Maldives, and the Business Development Manager of NV Besix SA, Servè Dolmans, signed on behalf of the contractor.