UK Officials See No Sign Chagos Islands Deal Can Be Revised to Satisfy Trump
British officials believe the agreement transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while preserving the Diego Garcia base remains on hold unless President Trump changes his position.
UK officials believe there are no immediate signs that the Chagos Islands agreement can be adapted to satisfy US President Donald Trump, according to The Guardian.
The deal, a three-way arrangement involving the UK, Mauritius and the United States over the future of the Chagos Islands and the Diego Garcia military base, has been placed on hold amid Trump's objections. Trump reportedly criticized the plan as "a terrible deal" during a meeting with Andy Burnham at the United Nations General Assembly.
Prime Minister Voices Confidence Despite Uncertainty
Following Trump's remarks, the UK prime minister said he remained "confident" that a solution could be found to revive the agreement, according to the report. However, UK officials cited in the report indicated there is no clear path forward unless the US president's position shifts.
The agreement was originally negotiated to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while allowing the UK and US to retain use of the Diego Garcia military base, a strategically significant facility in the Indian Ocean.
The report did not specify what alternative arrangements, if any, are under consideration or provide a timeline for further negotiations.
Sources
- No signs Chagos deal can be adapted to suit Trump, say UK officials — The Guardian — World
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