Discussion in progress to expedite relocation process: Zaki

MALE, June 11 (HNS) -- As more people are requesting for relocation to larger islands that have development resources, discussion is in progress, to accelerate the process, Planning Minister Ibrahim Hussain Zaki told the Atoll Chiefs' Consultative Meeting 7 on Tuesday. He said discussions are being held with the Ministry of Atolls Administration and relevant authorities to find a swift and constructive method that can relocate people. Many Atoll Chiefs said that relocation of people have to be expedited. Speaking at the meeting, Haa Alifu Atoll Chief Ahmed Saavy said many people of Haa Alifu atoll who live in islands that lack development resources want to shift to islands that offer higher prospects of development.