The government of Mauritius stated it has not received any official proposal from the U.S. administration regarding an agreement concerning the Chagos Islands. Reports had suggested a potential U.S. proposal.

“The Mauritian government has taken note of the information reported ‌by the Telegraph. As at today, ‌it ⁠has not received any official proposal and ⁠has not been approached, either directly or indirectly, by the U.S. administration regarding a separate agreement concerning Diego ​Garcia or the ‌Chagos Archipelago,” says Mauritius