UK Says Chagos Sovereignty Bilateral Matter With Mauritius, Dismisses Maldives’ Objections

The UK Foreign Office stated that sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago is a bilateral matter between the UK and Mauritius, dismissing objections from the Maldives. This response came after the Maldives publicly rejected the UK-Mauritius agreement to transfer sovereignty. US President Donald Trump has now accepted the deal, reversing earlier criticism. President Mohamed Muizzu told parliament that his administration sent formal objections via letters on 8 November 2024 and 18 January 2026.

The UK Foreign Office stated that sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago is a bilateral matter between the UK and Mauritius, dismissing objections from the Maldives. This response came after the Maldives publicly rejected the UK-Mauritius agreement to transfer sovereignty. US President Donald Trump has now accepted the deal, reversing earlier criticism. President Mohamed Muizzu told parliament that his administration sent formal objections via letters on 8 November 2024 and 18 January 2026.

The UK Foreign Office stated that sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago is a bilateral matter between the UK and Mauritius, dismissing objections from the Maldives. This response came after the Maldives publicly rejected the UK-Mauritius agreement to transfer sovereignty. US President Donald Trump has now accepted the deal, reversing earlier criticism. President Mohamed Muizzu told parliament that his administration sent formal objections via letters on 8 November 2024 and 18 January 2026.

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