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UK Misses Deadline for Chagos Islands Treaty Negotiations

4/11/2026

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The United Kingdom has not received the formal exchange of letters from the United States for a Chagos Islands treaty.
The treaty would transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while the UK would pay £101 million ($136 million) annually to lease Diego Garcia.
A government spokesperson stressed the base’s strategic importance.
Time has run out to finalize legislation after February denial of pausing the deal.

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Story summary

The United Kingdom has not received the formal exchange of letters from the United States for a Chagos Islands treaty.
The treaty would transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while the UK would pay £101 million ($136 million) annually to lease Diego Garcia.
A government spokesperson stressed the base’s strategic importance.
Time has run out to finalize legislation after February denial of pausing the deal.