"The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, who previously raised concerns about the Chagos deal while serving as the Florida senator, issued an emphatic statement giving the agreement his full backing on behalf of the US. Today, the United States welcomed the historic agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius on the future of the British Indian Ocean territory specifically, the Chagos archipelago."
"We commend both the United Kingdom and Mauritius for their leadership, vision, and commitment to ensure that Diego Garcia remains fully operational for the duration of this agreement. We look forward to working closely with both governments to strengthen our collaboration in support of regional peace and stability. Following a comprehensive interagency review, the Trump administration determined that this agreement secures the long-term, stable, and effective operation of the joint US-UK military facility at Diego Garcia."
The United States endorsed the UK-Mauritius agreement on the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory and the Chagos archipelago, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio giving full backing. The US welcomed the agreement and commended the United Kingdom and Mauritius for leadership ensuring Diego Garcia remains fully operational for the agreement's duration. A comprehensive interagency review concluded the agreement secures long-term, stable, and effective operation of the joint US-UK military facility at Diego Garcia, which the US views as a critical asset for regional and global security. The United States affirmed readiness to collaborate with both governments to promote peace, security, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.
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