The UK government's negotiations regarding the Chagos Islands are heavily reliant on support from the US, particularly under President Trump. Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized that without US approval, particularly concerning military and intelligence interests, the deal with Mauritius to cede territory will not proceed. Questions about the financial arrangement to lease back the military base at Diego Garcia also surfaced. The deal, initially agreed upon under former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, has encountered uncertainty with the new Mauritian leadership and the geopolitical implications of US-China relations.
If President Trump doesn't like the deal, the deal will not go forward and the reason for that is because we have a shared military and intelligence interest with the United States.
Earlier this month, Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam said US representatives would be present in negotiations over the islands, indicating the importance of US approval for the Chagos deal.
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