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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 28 April 2025UIN 44928

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held discussions with his US counterpart on the proposed treaty with Mauritius on the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory since the commencement of US strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Secretary of State for Defence speaks regularly with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a wide range of security issues. We welcome US support of the UK proceeding with the proposed treaty with Mauritius, as well as the President's recognition of the strength of the deal.

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