Member of Parliament Maamigilee Constituency and Leader of Jumhooree Party Qasim Ibrahim has said that the budget for next year will create funds for future projects.
Speaking in yesterday’s Parliament session, Qasim said that the budget for next year was huge as the bridge and airport development project was included in the budget.
He added that even though tourism sector was the biggest revenue earner, the gateway to the country, Ibrahim Nasir International Airport was in a deplorable condition. Qasim said that the development of the airport has to be made a priority. He thanked the Government for the pledge to make an airport a state of the art facility.
Qasim noted that the bridge was vital. He said that with the bridge, Hulhumale’ will become an economic and residential hub. Therefore, he said that travel should be made safe and secure, as well as human resource development.
Qaism added that when the two projects were completed, they will become high earners, creating funds for future projects.
He stated that conducting development projects across the whole country was not a possible feat. He said that there were many issues facing the projects and some projects are delayed for varying reasons. Qasim also noted that Finance Minister Abdullah Jihad had expressed concern over the increasing budget deficit.
Budget will create funds for future: Qasim
