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Presidential Address 2026: President Muizzu moves to reverse Solih-era Chagos decision
In his 2026 Presidential Address to the People's Majlis, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced legal action to recover part of the Maldives' southern Exclusive Economic Zone lost after an ITLOS case brought by Mauritius, and moved to reverse a 2022 letter sent by then President Solih to the Prime Minister of Mauritius. He also confirmed the Maldives will formally appeal the ITLOS case and has formally objected to the UK transfer of Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius.
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Mon 22 JanThe coordination committee submitted its findings.January 22, 2024only The StandardThe committee submitted its findings on January 22, 2024, and a Cabinet paper incorporating its recommendations was presented to the Council of Ministers on January 25, 2026.
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Mon 15 DecPresident Muizzu raised the Chagos issue directly with UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy during an online call and expressed the Maldive…December 15, 2025only The StandardHe also raised the matter directly during an online call on December 15, 2025, with UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, expressing the Maldives' desire for consultations on the issue.
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Sun 25 JanA Cabinet paper incorporating the committee's recommendations was presented to the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet approved formal leg…January 25, 2026only The Standardnewesta Cabinet paper incorporating its recommendations was presented to the Council of Ministers on January 25, 2026. Following deliberations, the Cabinet approved formal legal action, which is now being implemented.
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Presidential Address 2026: President Muizzu moves to reverse Solih-era Chagos decision
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President Muizzu addressed the People's Majlis during the Presidential Address 2026.Presidential Address 2026People's MajlisThe StandardAddressing the People's Majlis during the Presidential Address 2026, President Muizzu described the loss of maritime territory as one of the gravest sovereignty challenges faced by the Maldives in recent history
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