India secures strategic entry in Chagos, close to key US base Diego Garcia
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- #Chagos Islands
- #Diego Garcia
- #India-Mauritius Relations
- India reaffirmed Mauritius' sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, near Diego Garcia, a key UK-US military base.
- A recent Chagos treaty recognized Mauritius' sovereignty while allowing the UK to retain Diego Garcia for defense purposes.
- Mauritius seeks symbolic involvement from India, including a visit to Chagos to plant their flag, preferring an Indian vessel for the journey.
- India announced a $680 million development and security package for Mauritius, including infrastructure projects and budgetary aid.
- Maritime cooperation agreements were signed, focusing on hydrography, joint surveys, and sharing hydrographic data.
- Diego Garcia's strategic importance lies in its location and role in global military operations, including support for US missions in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
- India and Mauritius upgraded their ties to an enhanced strategic partnership, emphasizing maritime security and shared priorities in the Indian Ocean.