The United Kingdom has agreed to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, securing the future of the vital US-British military base on Diego Garcia. The agreement, announced Thursday, aims to resolve a long-standing territorial dispute while ensuring the base’s continued operation.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated, “Today’s deal secures this vital military base for the future.” He added that it would “strengthen our role in safeguarding global security, eliminate any possibility of the Indian Ocean being used as a dangerous route for illegal immigration to the UK, and secure our long-term relationship with Mauritius, a close Commonwealth partner.”
The deal has received strong support from international allies, particularly the United States.
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