Part of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office – in the House of Commons at on 2 September 2025.
Stephen Doughty
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Diego Garcia military base is essential to the security of the United Kingdom and our key allies, and to keeping the British people safe. The treaty was tested at the highest level of the United States’ security establishment, which supported the deal. The agreement has been backed by our key allies and international partners, including the US and all our Five Eyes partners. India, Japan and South Korea have made clear their support for the deal.