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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 4 July 2025UIN 62644

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK/Mauritius Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago (CS Mauritius No.1/2025), whether there is an agreed definition between the UK and Mauritius of

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The term "artificial island" will be interpreted in accordance with the rules of international law on the interpretation of treaties.

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