Summary
President Donald Trump voiced his opposition to the UK's plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius. He emphasized the significance of Diego Garcia for military purposes and stressed that it should remain under UK control. Despite Trump's comments, the US officially supports the UK's agreement with Mauritius.
Key Facts
- President Trump told the UK not to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, focusing on Diego Garcia.
- Diego Garcia is a large island used by UK and US military forces.
- The UK plans to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius but lease back Diego Garcia for 99 years.
- President Trump's remarks were made on social media, calling it a potential "blight" on the UK as an ally.
- Officially, the US supports the UK's plan to return sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius.
- Talks between the US and Mauritius are set for next week.
- The Chagos Islands are part of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
