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United States and Mauritius to Hold Bilateral Security Discussions
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United States and Mauritius to Hold Bilateral Security Discussions
From February 23-25, the United States and Mauritius will hold discussions in Port Louis led by the Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, with participation from across the U.S. interagency.
These discussions underscore the continued importance of the Chagos archipelago and the joint U.S.-UK base on Diego Garcia to our national security. The discussions will focus on bilateral security cooperation and effective implementation of security arrangements for the base to ensure its long-term, secure operation.
The United States supports the decision of the United Kingdom to proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago. The United States reiterates its desire to conclude a bilateral agreement with the United Kingdom to guarantee continued use of basing and other facilities in the Chagos archipelago to advance U.S. national security, as well as security and stability across the Indian Ocean.
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