Running mate of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has urged to re-elect President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom to develop Kulhudhuffushi Airport to an international airport.
Speaking at a gathering held at Kulhudhuffushi, as part of the campaign trip to Haa Dhaalu Atoll, the running mate of the ruling party said it is in the hands of Maldivian citizens to further enhance the development projects conducted across the country by the government. In this regard, Shaheem expressed President Yameen is capable of developing the domestic airport in Kulhudhuffushi to an international airport. He described the airport as a great asset to the whole atoll and highlighted the social and economic benefits it will bring to the region.
Expressing some domestic airports have been upgraded to international airports, Shaheem noted the establishment of direct links between South Africa and Addu International Airport. During the gathering, he informed the public about further developmental projects in the pipeline for Kulhudhuffushi.