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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 June 2025UIN 59493

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Annex 3, Clause 2, of the UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia [CS Mauritius No.1/2025], when the Joint Commission will first meet.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The date of the first meeting of the Joint Commission has not been set. Once the Treaty enters into force, the Joint Commission shall meet at least twice a year or more frequently on the request of either the UK or Mauritius.

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