Trump criticizes UKs Starmer over Chagos Islands dispute

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US President Donald Trump has criticized UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s (not Starmer, as mentioned in the original article) decision to sign an agreement with Mauritius regarding the Chagos Islands. Trump stated that this move “makes a big mistake” and expressed concerns about the potential implications for the US military presence on the islands.

In a separate statement, Trump urged the UK not to give away Diego Garcia, a key US military base located on one of the Chagos Islands. This comes hours after the US Department of State announced that it would be holding bilateral security discussions with Mauritius.

The Wall Street Journal reported that the US has been exploring ways to reclaim the islands from Mauritius, citing concerns about the UK’s decision to sign the agreement. However, no further details on this matter have been released.

The US Department of State confirmed that it will be engaging in talks with Mauritius to discuss security cooperation and other issues related to the Chagos Islands.

These developments come as the UK and Mauritius finalize their agreement regarding the Chagos Islands, which has sparked controversy among some quarters.

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