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Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 21 January 2025UIN 24156

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has received from his Mauritian counterpart on the length of the proposed lease of the military base on Diego Garcia since 3 October 2024.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The agreement will have a duration of 99 years from entry into force, extendable with the agreement of both parties.

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