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India and Mauritius Forge $680M Satellite Pact Amid Sovereignty Debate

10/21/2025

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During Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius, the visit saw India and Mauritius agree to establish a satellite station in the Chagos archipelago to track satellites.
The pact includes Indian naval hydrographic surveys and $680 million in development aid, with the facility near the Diego Garcia base.
In the United Kingdom, scrutiny over sovereignty handover deal grows, and opponents say they would reverse it if they gain power.

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During Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius, the visit saw India and Mauritius agree to establish a satellite station in the Chagos archipelago to track satellites.
The pact includes Indian naval hydrographic surveys and $680 million in development aid, with the facility near the Diego Garcia base.
In the United Kingdom, scrutiny over sovereignty handover deal grows, and opponents say they would reverse it if they gain power.