Vice President Faisal Naseem has officially opened a new Fishermen's Park built in Hulhumalé.
Speaking at the ceremony held to open the park, Vice President Naseem reiterated the commitment of the administration to further developing the fisheries sector and addressing the concerns of fishermen. In his speech, the vice president went on to note that the fishing industry endured the economic hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He also highlighted the numerous contributions of fishermen to the economy and urged stakeholders in every industry to strive towards economic development. He said the community should not obstruct the development of various sectors but support the work.
Speaking at the ceremony, Managing Director of Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Suhail Ahmed said the development of the park is part of a special plan for Hulhumale'. He said it was a very much needed service for the fishermen of the vessels arriving in Hulhumale'. He also noted that fishermen were satisfied with the new park.
The Fishermen's Park, developed by the HDC, offers essential services and rest and recreational facilities to fishermen and boat crews. The Fishermen's Port in Hulhumale' is one of the main ports for fishing vessels in the Maldives.
The area was constructed to provide essential services to fishermen.