Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 35007
British Indian Ocean Territory: Mauritius
Tabled: 3 March 2025
Answered: 10 March 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Mauritius has the right to define an Economic Exclusion Zone around the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Answer
Stephen DoughtyAfter the agreement enters into force Mauritius will be able to declare an Economic Exclusion Zone but will need to implement security arrangements under the agreement. The deal ensures that we will retain full control over Diego Garcia with robust provis...
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