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UK is not pausing ratification of Chagos deal, government source says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on February 25, 2026

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Last updated: February 25, 2026

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Quick Summary

A UK source says ratification of the Chagos deal is continuing, countering a minister’s claim of a pause. The pact would transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while preserving access to the Diego Garcia base amid talks with the US.

UK says Chagos deal ratification continues despite pause claim

Deal Scope and Strategic Base

UK Position on Chagos Ratification

LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Britain has not paused the ratification process for a deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago - including an island with the strategically important U.S.-UK air base Diego Garcia - to Mauritius, a government source said on Wednesday.

Ongoing Talks with the United States

Minister’s Earlier Pause Comment

Speaking earlier on Wednesday foreign office minister Hamish Falconer told lawmakers the process of ratifying the deal in the British parliament had been paused and that there were talks with the United States.

(Reporting by UK bureau, writing by Sarah Young; editing by William James)

Key Takeaways

•A UK government source says ratification of the Chagos deal has not been paused.
•Minister Hamish Falconer earlier told MPs the process was paused pending talks with the US.
•The treaty would cede Chagos sovereignty to Mauritius while preserving the Diego Garcia base via lease.
•Conflicting messages reflect ongoing UK-US discussions over base operations and security.
•Parliamentary ratification remains the formal next step for the agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions about UK is not pausing ratification of Chagos deal, government source says

1What is the main topic?

A UK government source says the ratification of the Chagos Islands deal is not paused, contradicting an earlier statement by a minister who said it was paused for talks with the United States.

2What does the Chagos deal involve?

Britain would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius while maintaining the joint US‑UK military presence on Diego Garcia through a lease arrangement.

3Why is there confusion about a pause?

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer told MPs the process was paused for discussions with the US, but a government source later said ratification remains underway.

UK Position on Chagos Ratification

Ongoing Talks with the United States

Minister’s Earlier Pause Comment

(Reporting by UK bureau, writing by Sarah Young; editing by William James)

Key Takeaways

•A UK government source says ratification of the Chagos deal has not been paused.

•Minister Hamish Falconer earlier told MPs the process was paused pending talks with the US.

•The treaty would cede Chagos sovereignty to Mauritius while preserving the Diego Garcia base via lease.

•Conflicting messages reflect ongoing UK-US discussions over base operations and security.

•Parliamentary ratification remains the formal next step for the agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is the main topic?

A UK government source says the ratification of the Chagos Islands deal is not paused, contradicting an earlier statement by a minister who said it was paused for talks with the United States.

2What does the Chagos deal involve?

Britain would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius while maintaining the joint US‑UK military presence on Diego Garcia through a lease arrangement.

3Why is there confusion about a pause?

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer told MPs the process was paused for discussions with the US, but a government source later said ratification remains underway.