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Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 June 2025UIN 57628

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if operations on Diego Garcia will be subject to the requirements of the Pelindaba Treaty as a result of the transfer of sovereignty to Mauritius under the terms of the UK-Ma

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The United Kingdom is not a Party to the Pelindaba Treaty, although it is a Party to Protocols I and II. The United Kingdom will ensure all operations on Diego Garcia will continue to comply with its obligations under applicable international law.

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