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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Friday, 30 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Thursday, 5 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to Article 4 of the document entitled UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia (CS Mauritius No.1/2025), what steps he is taking to ensure compliance with international law does not restrict (a) operational capabilities and (b) weapons deployment in Diego Garcia as defined in Article 19 of the Agreement.

Answer

The agreement protects the operations on Diego Garcia to ensure the security of the UK and our allies, which is why it has been welcomed by the US and other 5 Eyes partners.

The UK will ensure all operations on Diego Garcia will continue to comply with its international law obligations, as it does on all military bases and all defence operations.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54676
Session
2024-26
Related items
Diego Garcia: Military Bases
Friday, 20 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Military bases Diego Garcia Sovereignty Chagos Islands
Link
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