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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: British Indian Ocean Territory

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 25 February 2025UIN 29498

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which groups of Chagossians he has met with; and when he met them.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

As Minister for the Overseas Territories, I have met with members of the Chagossian community on 30 September and 3 October, and officials have also been in regular contact with Chagossians on a range of issues. We recognise the importance of the British Indian Ocean Territory / Chagos Archipelago to Chagossians and have worked to ensure the sovereignty agreement reflects their interests.

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