Speaking in the Mauritian parliament, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam stated, "During the discussions, Mauritius made clear that while it is still willing to conclude an agreement with the United Kingdom, the draft agreement which was shown to us after the general elections is one which, in our view, would not produce the benefits that the nation could expect from such an agreement." His emphasis on ensuring the deal favors Mauritius indicates a shift in the country's approach to negotiations.
The original agreement allowed the UK to maintain a 99-year lease over Diego Garcia, a critical military base, while transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. However, Ramgoolam's new administration questions the benefit of this arrangement, prompting a review of the terms to align better with Mauritius' national interests.
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