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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 6 September 2024UIN 2048

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his American counterpart on the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign Secretary is in regular contact with Secretary Blinken on a range of issues, including the British Indian Ocean Territory / Chagos Archipelago. Protecting the effective operation and vital role of the joint UK/US military facility on Diego Garcia remains our shared objective.

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