On 23 October 2025, a Letter of Exchange was signed between the Government of the Republic of Maldives and the Government of the People’s Republic of China for the implementation of the China-aided Redevelopment of Malé and Villimalé Roads Project.
The Letter of Exchange was signed by, the Minister of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure, Dr. Abdulla Muththalib, on behalf of the Government and His Excellency Mr. Kong Xianhua, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Maldives, on behalf of the country.
Letter of Exchange was signed for the commencement of the design phase of the project.