The government has decided to build an international-standard cricket stadium, which will be constructed with aid from the Pakistan government, at Gulhifalhu.

During President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's state visit to Pakistan in October, Maldives signed 20 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistani government. One of the agreements include cooperation between both countries regarding the sports sector.

While speaking during today's press conference at the President's Office, President Muizzu said that the practical work for the stadium being built under the agreement will begin very soon.

Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness Abdulla Rafiu told Mihaaru News that the plot required in Gulhifalhu has already been determined.

In order to conduct feasibility studies before the stadium can be constructed, the minister said arrangements have been made for a delegation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to travel to Maldives.

The President stated today that arrangements for many projects have been made so that sports resources in the Male' region can be developed.

Arrangements for the construction of a cricket stadium were made by the former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) government in Hulhumale' with help from India.