Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 February 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 February 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty
- Question
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To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what recent discussions he has had with his Mauritian counterpart on sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
- Answer
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The Foreign Secretary has not had recent discussions with his Mauritian counterpart on sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory. Discussions continue at senior official level. The UK's priority is to ensure the long term continued effective operation of the joint UK/US military base on Diego Garcia. Mauritius has also publicly committed to this goal.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 12596
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- British Indian Ocean Territory Mauritius Sovereignty
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- 2024-02-13 10:00:24 +0000
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