Question follow-through · 62578
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which (a) international treaties and (b) obligations will apply to (i) the Chagos Archipelago and (ii) Diego Garcia as a result of the transfer of sovereignty to Mauritius; a
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- Answering body
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Tabled
- 25 Jun 2025
- Target answer date
- 30 Jun 2025
- Answer
- 3 Jul 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
25 Jun 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which (a) international treaties and (b) obligations will apply to (i) the Chagos Archipelago and (ii) Diego Garcia as a result of the transfer of sovereignty to Mauritius; a
30 Jun 2025
Target answer date
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3 Jul 2025
Answer published
The Treaty ensures that its terms are compatible with the other international obligations of the Parties, current and future. The United Kingdom will ensure all operations on Diego Garcia comply with its obligations under applicable international law.
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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