UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump's latest criticism
The UK government has announced it is reviewing its agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following criticism from US President Donald Trump. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting stated that the review is necessary because the United States does not support the current terms of the deal. The agreement, which involves leasing back a strategic military base, was previously paused indefinitely due to American opposition.
- ▪UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed that the Chagos Islands deal is being reviewed after President Trump called it terrible.
- ▪The original agreement would see the UK cede sovereignty to Mauritius while paying an average of £101m per year to lease back a joint military base.
- ▪The deal was paused indefinitely in April after President Trump withdrew his support for the arrangement.
- ▪Streeting indicated that the UK needs to work with the US administration to modify the deal to a point where it can be supported.
- ▪The Chagos archipelago hosts a strategic military base on Diego Garcia that is valued for its location in the Indian Ocean.
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- ▪ Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal — BBC News — Politics
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UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump's latest criticismImage source, GettyImage caption, A strategic military base is located on the Chagos archipelago's largest island, Diego GarciaByEwan SomervillePolitical reporterPublished5 minutes agoThe UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.Wes Streeting confirmed the deal was being looked at again after US President Donald Trump called it "terrible" at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.The original agreement would see the UK cede sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius and pay an average of £101m ($136m) per year to lease back a joint UK-US military base there, prized for its strategic location in the Indian Ocean.In April the deal, agreed under Sir Keir Starmer, was paused…
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