Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy downplays criticism from Mauritian Prime Minister and Trump administration regarding a deal to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while maintaining a 99-year lease over Diego Garcia military base. Lammy defends the agreement as addressing US concerns about the base’s future, despite opposition from Ramgoolam and Farage. The treaty is still pending finalization and parliamentary scrutiny next year.

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