The Man Of All Islands

British are granted a 30 year lease for Gan island and the Mamendu area of Hithadhoo island, and unrestricted lagoon access. Agreement confirms the sultan (king) of Maldives as the sole head of state, and reaffirms the ‘UK government’s desire and concern to promote an early reconciliation between the inhabitants of Addu atoll and the government of his highness the sultan.’
British withdraw Cheshire regiment from Gan.
Male’ government receives a ‘special grant’ of £100,000 from UK and a further £750,000 for specific projects.
Addu republic writes letter to Male’ agreeing to accept sultan of Maldives as head of state in Addu.