Mauritius has affirmed its sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, countering a social media statement by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The country's claim is supported by international law, and they anticipate the swift execution of the treaty made with Britain to formalize the return of the islands.

Britain transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, securing a 99-year lease for the crucial US military base on Diego Garcia. This move, despite criticism from former US President Trump,

The Chagos Archipelago is of major military significance as it hosts the strategically located Diego Garcia base.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized the UK for transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Diego Garcia base. He argues that this move,