"We are exploring legal avenues in the Chagos case. We are exploring all possible avenues, but clearly the 2026-27 budget will not be an easy one. Mauritian prime minister Navin Ramgoolam told Defi Media, indicating the financial strain caused by the delayed ratification of the controversial agreement."
Mauritius is exploring legal options against the UK regarding delays in ratifying the Chagos Islands agreement negotiated by Sir Keir Starmer. Under the deal, the UK would transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining control of the Diego Garcia military base and paying Mauritius 3.4 billion pounds over a century. The ratification process has stalled following Trump's public criticism of the arrangement. Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam stated the delays are creating budgetary challenges for his country, particularly affecting the 2026-27 budget. The UK government maintains there are no grounds in international law supporting Mauritius's legal claims.
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