The United Kingdom has officially recognized the sovereignty of Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, securing the future of the strategic military base on Diego Garcia for at least the next 99 years.
The Foreign Office emphasized that the legal status of the Diego Garcia military base will remain undisputed, following a new political agreement with Mauritius.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated the agreement is essential for securing the important military base, highlighting its significance in global military strategy.
Criticism arose from Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick, who described the agreement as a dangerous capitulation that could hand territory to an ally of Beijing.
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