Britain has finally decided to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This group of islands is located in the Indian Ocean and consists of more than 60 small islands. The Chagos Islands are strategically important, especially for Britain and the US military base Diego Garcia. The British government said that the agreement was also supported by international partners such as the US.
Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the deal would protect our vital military bases. This will strengthen global security and prevent the Indian Ocean from being used as a route for illegal migration. It will also strengthen our relationship with Mauritius. This agreement has the support of America and international security will also be maintained.
It may be noted that Britain, along with America, runs a military base on Diego Garcia Island in Chagos. Which is strategically important in many ways. The archipelago is located about 2,200 kilometers from Mauritius and about 1,000 nautical miles south of the Indian sub-continent.
In 1960, Britain occupied Chagos Island There was a long-standing dispute between Britain and Mauritius over the Chagos Islands. When Britain occupied the Chagos Islands in 1960, the Chagosi people were forcibly evicted. Mauritius gained independence in 1968 but the Chagos Islands remained under British control.
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