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Written question asked by Robert Buckland (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 November 2023. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 November 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed cession of the Chagos Islands on (a) British regional interests and (b) wider regional security.

Answer

The UK and Mauritius are in ongoing negotiations on the exercise of sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)/Chagos Archipelago. Maintaining the full and effective operation of the joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia, which plays a crucial role in regional and global security, is essential. The UK and Mauritius have publicly committed to ensuring that any agreement reached between our two countries will do this.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
214
Session
2023-24
Subjects
British Indian Ocean Territory Mauritius Sovereignty
Link
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