Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 62578
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
Tabled: 25 June 2025
Answered: 3 July 2025
Question
Priti Patel
Conservative — Witham
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
Answer
Stephen DoughtyThe 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.