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British Indian Ocean Territory

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 31 January 2025UIN 25404

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with President Trump about the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign Secretary last spoke to President Trump in September, when they had a private dinner in New York with the Prime Minister. We do not disclose the details of private conversations. Regarding the future of Diego Garcia, it is right that the new US Administration has time to consider the detail of the Treaty in full and we will continue to engage closely.

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