President Mohamed Muizzu announced that an ambitious programme of 1,875 development projects is underway across the country, declaring infrastructure the foremost priority of his administration.
The announcement came at a ceremony titled ‘Moving Forward with the People – Week 104’, marking two years since the government took office. In his address, the president presented detailed figures to demonstrate his commitment to ensuring that projects advance without delay.
President Muizzu confirmed that all 1,875 projects have been signed and are progressing through various stages of implementation. He pledged that for any newly signed project, practical work would begin within three months.
“The 1,875 infrastructure development projects have been signed and are currently progressing through various stages rapidly across all islands,” the president assured. “If a project is newly signed, work will commence within a maximum of three months.”
He noted that mobilisation has already begun in nearly all islands where projects were launched, with raw materials being transported to sites to ensure swift commencement and continuity of work nationwide.
Of the projects announced, 236 were signed this November under Private Sector Partnership (PPP) agreements. Addressing criticism of the government’s reliance on private companies, President Muizzu offered a firm defence of the process.
He stressed that all projects were entrusted to companies strictly in accordance with legal procedures, affirming his government’s adherence to statutory requirements. “This government will not undertake any action contrary to the law. I affirm that it has been executed precisely and correctly in accordance with stipulations,” he stated.
The president invited independent institutions, including the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Prosecutor General’s Office, to review the processes, expressing full confidence in their legality. “I invite independent institutions, including the ACC and the PG, to conduct a thorough review of the process. I hold complete and full confidence in this matter. Furthermore, I harbour profound respect for all these institutions,” he said.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to legality and transparency: “This government has not committed a single act contrary to the law up to this day. Nor will we do so tomorrow. We shall never deviate from this commitment. Consequently, the 236 projects in question were signed by us precisely according to the statutory procedures stipulated in the law.”
The president noted that development would proceed in tandem with environmental protection. He confirmed that Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports are a mandatory requirement for all projects.
Highlighting a key electoral pledge, he referenced the 5 Million Tree Planting Programme, reporting that more than 800,000 trees have already been planted. Based on current rates, he projected that the initiative would surpass its target, with over 6 million trees planted by its conclusion.
To reduce reliance on oil, the government is prioritising renewable energy. The country’s solar energy capacity has already doubled, with a landmark 100-megawatt project underway and 78 additional solar projects signed. The president reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that one-third of the Maldives’ total energy supply will be derived from renewable sources.
Transportation remains a central focus of the administration’s development agenda. President Muizzu announced that the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) high-speed ferry service will be operational across all atolls by March 2026, promising improved national connectivity.
In Malé, a fixed taxi line service is scheduled to begin in February 2026. The president assured that the initiative would not marginalise existing taxi drivers, but instead guarantee them a fixed income while providing citizens with uninterrupted service.