A joint assertion issued by the governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the UK on the Chagos Archipelago, together with Diego Garcia, mentioned, “In resolving all excellent points between the UK and Mauritius, the treaty will open a brand new chapter in our shared historical past, one which can proceed to be primarily based on mutual respect and belief as shut Commonwealth companions dedicated to the safety and prosperity of the Indian Ocean Area. In reaching right now’s political settlement, we have now loved the total assist and help of our shut companions, the USA of America and the Republic of India.”
Throughout his go to to Port Louis in July, Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s assist to Mauritius on the difficulty of the Chagos Archipelago.