The Foreign Secretary said he still believed the agreement to cede the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius was the ‘best deal’.
The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has stated that the Chagos Islands deal will not proceed without US President Donald Trump's approval. The deal involves ceding the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius while leasing back the strategically important Diego Garcia military base. Trump's endorsement is crucial due to the UK's military and intelligence ties with the US. The deal's progress has been affected by changes in government in both Mauritius and the US. Funding for the deal remains uncertain, with concerns about whether it will come from the defense budget. The UK government maintains the deal is the best possible, though opposition critics question its transparency and handling.
