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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 17 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 January 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when the Government expects to conclude revised negotiations with the Mauritian Government on the future of the Chagos Islands.

Answer

The negotiations with Mauritius have been ongoing for over two years.

On 20 December the UK and Mauritius issued a joint public statement which made clear that Mauritius and the UK have held a series of productive, ongoing conversations and exchanges on finalising a historic Treaty on the exercise of sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago.

Both countries reiterated their commitment to finalising a treaty as quickly as possible, whose terms will agree to ensure the long-term, secure and effective operation of the existing base on Diego Garcia and that Mauritius is sovereign over the Archipelago.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20576
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Mauritius Sovereignty Chagos Islands
Link
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