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Chagos Islands: Treaties

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 20631

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he intends to reintroduce the Chagos Islands Treaty legislation before Parliament.

Answered by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Diego Garcia is a key strategic military asset for both the UK and the US, which has protected our shared security for nearly 60 years. Maintaining long-term operational control and security of Diego Garcia is the entire basis for the UK-Mauritius Agreement. We will continue to work with the US and Mauritius to find a way forward that is in the UK's best interests and protects our national security.

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