UK Agrees to Transfer Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius, India Welcomes Decision
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | UK transfers sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius |
| Date | May 22, 2025 |
| Key Location | Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia |
| Agreement Highlights | - UK cedes sovereignty to Mauritius. <br> - UK retains security responsibility for Diego Garcia. |
| International Support | Supported by UN General Assembly and International Court of Justice (ICJ). |
| Background | - Chagos separated from Mauritius in 1965. <br> - Diego Garcia hosts a UK-US military base. |
| ICJ Ruling | 2019 advisory opinion declared UK's administration of Chagos unlawful. |
| India's Response | - Welcomed the decision. <br> - Reaffirmed support for Mauritius's sovereignty. <br> - Emphasized commitment to maritime security and Indian Ocean Region (IOR) cooperation. |