Attorney General Ahmed Usham has announced that the Maldives is consulting foreign experts on the ongoing Chagos Archipelago dispute. The legal consultations are being sought as part of the government’s efforts to navigate the complex issue surrounding the sovereignty of the islands.
During a press conference held by the President’s Office yesterday, Usham explained that the United Kingdom’s decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius prompted the Maldivian government to seek external expertise. He noted that the UK’s decision is pivotal and that further advice from foreign specialists is awaited as the government prepares its next steps.
The Maldives is closely working with international experts as the matter is of great legal complexity. Usham emphasized that there have been new developments, and the government will continue to take the necessary actions based on these consultations.
The Chagos Archipelago, a territory in the Indian Ocean, has long been a subject of international legal dispute, primarily between the UK and Mauritius. The UK recently decided to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after decades of negotiations.
The Maldives has been involved in this issue, as the territorial boundaries of the Chagos region are of interest to its fishing and maritime rights. The government is expected to continue its involvement in discussions regarding the implications of the sovereignty transfer on the wider region.
During a press conference held by the President’s Office yesterday, Usham explained that the United Kingdom’s decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius prompted the Maldivian government to seek external expertise. He noted that the UK’s decision is pivotal and that further advice from foreign specialists is awaited as the government prepares its next steps.
The Maldives is closely working with international experts as the matter is of great legal complexity. Usham emphasized that there have been new developments, and the government will continue to take the necessary actions based on these consultations.
The Chagos Archipelago, a territory in the Indian Ocean, has long been a subject of international legal dispute, primarily between the UK and Mauritius. The UK recently decided to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after decades of negotiations.
The Maldives has been involved in this issue, as the territorial boundaries of the Chagos region are of interest to its fishing and maritime rights. The government is expected to continue its involvement in discussions regarding the implications of the sovereignty transfer on the wider region.
