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UK Agrees to Transfer Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius, India Welcomes Decision

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UK Agrees to Transfer Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius, India Welcomes Decision

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EventUK transfers sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
DateMay 22, 2025
Key LocationChagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia
Agreement Highlights- UK cedes sovereignty to Mauritius. <br> - UK retains security responsibility for Diego Garcia.
International SupportSupported 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 Ruling2019 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.

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