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Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 54667

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to paragraph 10 of Annex 1 of the document entitled UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia (CS Mauritius No.1/2025),

Answered by Stephen Doughty

High-level consultations can be requested by either party through the mechanism of the Joint Commission or, in the event of any urgent concerns, through their respective High Commissions.

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