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Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave a statement on the conclusion of negotiations on the exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory.
UK and Mauritius have reached a historic agreement to secure the strategically important UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.
The governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the UK gave a statement on the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia.
Jonathan Powell appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the BIOT.
Government partners with conservation charity ZSL to launch app update allowing tracking and logging of creatures in waters around British Overseas Territories.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth at the G20 Summit in Delhi today.
The UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade has appointed Harjinder Kang as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) to South Asia
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, this morning.
Announcement made by Lord Goldsmith at UK Overseas Territories World Ocean Day Small Islands – Big Impact Event in London.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Duke of Cambridge and Foreign Secretary joined Overseas Territories representatives and elected leaders in London for the ninth Joint Ministerial Council.
The Blue Belt Programme has launched a comprehensive online training platform for the UK Overseas Territories. This will provide training and development of skills across a wide range of marine management themes, free of cha…
The UK will pioneer the world’s largest ocean wildlife monitoring system to help protect life below water as part of the UK Government Blue Belt programme.
The Prime Minister joined elected leaders and representatives at the Joint Ministerial Council to discuss topics including health, the environment and economy.
Foreign Office Minister updated Parliament with the progress in reviewing policy on resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Publication of the report of the independent feasibility study on resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory by consultants KPMG LLP.
James Duddrige updated Parliament on the publication of the draft BIOT Resettlement Feasibility Study.
Implementing the Government's commitment, an independent feasibility study on resettling the British Indian Ocean Territory has begun.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds updated Parliament on work to protect the environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory
Overseas Territories Investment Forum showcased the diverse opportunities for British businesses and investors in the Overseas Territories.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on the British Indian Ocean Territory Feasibility Study.
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