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The chain of islands within the Indian Ocean contains Diego Garcia — utilized by the U.S. authorities as a base for its navy ships and long-range bomber plane.
Under the settlement struck Thursday, Diego Garcia itself will stay underneath U.Ok. and U.S. jurisdiction for no less than the subsequent 99 years to permit the bottom to maintain operating.
But the joint assertion says the deal “will deal with wrongs of the previous and reveal the dedication of each events to assist the welfare of Chagossians.”
Mauritius will implement a program of resettlement on all islands other than Diego Garcia, the settlement guarantees, whereas the U.Ok. will present a bundle of economic assist for infrastructure initiatives to spice up financial improvement on the islands.
Britain solely not too long ago acknowledged Mauritius had any declare to the islands, and the political settlement — topic to a proper treaty — comes after years of negotiations that started underneath the final Conservative administration.
“This is a seminal second in our relationship and an indication of our enduring dedication to the peaceable decision of disputes and the rule of regulation,” the 2 governments stated in a joint assertion.
