14 September 2015, Male’ – The new Ambassador of Belgium accredited to the Maldives, H.E. Mr. Jan Luykx has presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, on Monday morning.
At the ceremony held at the President’s Office to present the credentials, President Yameen congratulated Ambassador Luykx on the commencement of his term.
I. Ihavandhippolhu Integrated Development Project (iHavan)
iHavan is an integrated project designed for the Ihavandhippolhu atoll, the north most atoll of Maldives. The design of the project seeks to capitalize on the location of the atoll, which lies on the seven degree channel through which the main East – West shipping route, connecting South-East Asia and China to the Mid-east and Europe presently runs. The project components include investments in transshipment port facility, airport development, a cruise hub, yacht marina, bunkering services, dock yard, real estate and conventional tourism developments.