The United Kingdom will return the Chacos Archipelago to Mauritius and maintain its military base

The United Kingdom and Mauritius have signed a historic agreement that provides for the return of the Chacos archipelago. It ends a long-running dispute over the region’s sovereignty. This information was published today Thursday (3).

This agreement allows the British to maintain a military base America On the largest island of the archipelago, Diego Garcia.

The new resolution represents a significant step forward for Mauritius, which has claimed the archipelago since independence in 1968.

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President of the United States, Joe BidenCompleted the contract. In a statement, he emphasized the importance of the military base for regional and global security. He hailed the continuation of the military establishment, which is considered vital to national security, and described it as a “historic resolution”. The United Kingdom values ​​the base as a central element of its military strategy in the region.

The United Kingdom renewed the lease of the military base in 2016

Since 2016, the United Kingdom has renewed the lease military base 2036 to the US. Now, with the new agreement, the British will guarantee the rights to Diego Garcia for an initial period of 99 years to ensure the operation of the military base for a considerable period.

The head of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, spoke of the agreement, calling it a “tremendous victory” for decolonization and the right to self-determination of the Mauritian people.

Mauritius Foreign Minister Manish Gobin expressed his happiness in a social media post. He considered October 3, 2024 “unforgettable” as it marked his country’s full sovereignty over its territory.

Historically, the Republic of Mauritius has administered the archipelago since 1965. That year, the United Kingdom established a military base and relocated some 2,000 Chacos residents to Mauritius.

These men the British authorities accused of “illegal occupation”. With the exception of Diego Garcia, the new agreement would facilitate the return of Chacos natives by implementing a resettlement program on the islands.

After two years of negotiations, both the United Kingdom and Mauritius see this as an important moment in relations between the countries. The agreement demonstrates a commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes and respect for the rule of law.