Mauritius has reopened negotiations with the United Kingdom over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.
The move comes after the recent change in government in Mauritius, with Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam expressing concerns about the terms of the previously agreed-upon deal.
The UK had agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a former colony, on the condition that the United States military base on Diego Garcia would remain operational.
However, the new Mauritian government has raised concerns about the benefits that the country would derive from such an agreement.
The UK government remains committed to finalizing the deal and has reassured Mauritius that the agreement aligns with the interests of both countries.
The US military base on Diego Garcia plays a crucial role in global security, and the UK government is confident that the US will support the agreement.
The Chagos Islands, which include Diego Garcia, were separated from Mauritius in the 1960s to establish the US military base.
The forced removal of the Chagossian people from their homeland has been a subject of controversy and legal battles for decades.