BEIJING, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Export-Import Bank of China(EXIM)-funded new cargo terminal of Velana International Airport in the Maldives was officially put into operation recently, according to official news released by the bank.
Velana International Airport is one of the most important international airports in Maldives and is the gateway airport for visitors to and from the Maldives. After the new cargo terminal is put into operation, the airport's cargo throughput will increase from 50,000 tonnes per year to 120,000 tonnes annually, which will greatly improve trade cargo processing capacity of the airport, and promote the rapid development of Maldives shipping, tourism and other industries.
This new cargo terminal equips environmentally friendly vehicles with more updated amenities. A three-story office building with 55 office spaces for airlines and brokers is also located at the new cargo terminal.
In recent years, Export-Import Bank of China has provided financing support for a number of projects in key areas such as housing, bridges and airports in the Maldives, making positive contributions to the improvement of local people's livelihood and sustainable economic and social development under the initiative of Belt and Road.
(Edited by Bao Nuomin with Xinhua Silk Road, baonuomin@xinhua.org)
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