India has welcomed the agreement between the UK and Mauritius on the return of Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos archipelago, including Diego Garcia. India played a quiet but crucial role in the negotiations, supporting Mauritius’s claim while encouraging both sides to reach a mutually beneficial outcome. The agreement secures the future of the US-UK military base at Diego Garcia for at least 99 years, while paving the way for the return of displaced islanders.
