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There is a fresh stir between America and Britain regarding Chagos Island located in the Indian Ocean. According to the report of The Telegraph, the White House is considering a proposal to buy Chagos Island directly from Mauritius. According to the report, this step may affect Britain’s plan, under which it is preparing to hand over the sovereignty of the island to Mauritius.
According to the report, Trump administration officials have prepared such options through which bypassing Britain, direct control over the Diego Garcia military base can be ensured. Let us tell you that Diego Garcia is a joint military base of Britain and America located in the Indian Ocean, which is considered very important for military operations in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
US officials fear that if sovereignty of the Chagos Islands is handed over to Mauritius, it could increase security risks. In particular, concerns are being raised in Washington regarding Mauritius’s relations with China and Iran. According to the report, continuous talks are going on between America and Britain on this issue.
Agreement stuck after America’s objection
The US official said that both countries are working together to keep Diego Garcia safe and effective as a regional security platform. Britain had already agreed to hand over the sovereignty of Chagos Island to Mauritius. Under the proposed agreement, Britain keeps the Diego Garcia military base on long-term lease. However, due to America’s objection, this agreement is currently stuck.
The government of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made it clear that no final agreement will be taken forward without the consent of America. According to the report, the Trump administration has also chosen the option of purchasing Chagos Island. Let us tell you that Trump has already criticized the Britain-Mauritius agreement. He reportedly called it a great folly and said that it would cause Britain to lose strategic control.
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