Maldives asks UK to reopen sovereignty talks over Chagos Islands
- Chagos Islands should not be handed over to Mauritius, president of Maldives says in letter to UK’s prime minister.
- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has written to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, asking him to reopen talks over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands rather than handing over the islands to Mauritius.
- In a statement released on Tuesday by the Maldives’ presidential office, Muizzu emphasised “the importance of meaningful dialogue between the UK and the Maldives on matters concerning the sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago”.
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- Chagos Islands should not be handed over to Mauritius, president of Maldives says in letter to UK’s prime minister.
- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has written to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, asking him to reopen talks over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands rather than handing over the islands to Mauritius.
- In a statement released on Tuesday by the Maldives’ presidential office, Muizzu emphasised “the importance of meaningful dialogue between the UK and the Maldives on matters concerning the sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago”.
Sources: Al Jazeera