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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 23 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 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, with reference to the UK/Mauritius Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago (CS Mauritius No.1/2025), what discussions he has had with Mauritius on its status as a state party to the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty in relation to the operations of the Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.

Answer

The United Kingdom will ensure all operations on Diego Garcia comply with our obligations under applicable international law.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61740
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Nuclear weapons Mauritius Diego Garcia Sovereignty Chagos Islands
Link
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