UK, Mauritius Progress on Chagos Islands Deal Before Trump Inauguration

UK, Mauritius Progress on Chagos Islands Deal Before Trump Inauguration

Britain and Mauritius have made good progress in talks to finalise a deal over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including a U.S.-British military base, with London hoping for sign-off before Donald Trump’s inauguration. A UK-Mauritius joint statement provided by the British government today reiterated London’s position that discussions were ongoing to reach an agreement that […]