HARGEISA — The Somaliland Minister of Civil Aviation on Friday unveiled plans to renovate and expand Hargeisa’s Egal International Airport at early next year.
Mr. Mohamud Hashi Abdi told reporters that the infrastructure investment will cost $10 million which was donated by the government of Kuwait. He added it will create jobs for locals and help attract regional airliners to Hargeisa.
The conference held at Ambassador Hotel attracted local and international construction firms from neighboring countries and the two Asian economic giants; India and China.
Each bidding enterprise presented its plans and offers to the Ministry. Mr. Abdi thanked all the bidding companies for their efforts and presentations and promised to cooperate with the winner. He said the winner will be announced in the days ahead.
Later in the day officials from the bidding enterprises toured the airport with the minister. Locals believe the Chinese firms will win the $10 million project. Mr Abdi promised to rehabilitate Somaliland’s long neglected roads. He said it was important to improve Somaliland’s roads and airports to help promote economic corridor and sub-regional trade flow. He finally thanked the government of Kuwait for its generous donations.ation.
Courtesy: Somalilandpress