The government of Mauritius expressed gratitude for President Donald Trump's revised position regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago after he had dismissed the agreement between London and Port Louis as nonsense just months prior. In a message released on February 5, Trump acknowledged the importance of this agreement for Washington, emphasizing the strategic value of Diego Garcia, which hosts a crucial US military base. This shift in perspective is significant for both Mauritius and the United States.

The Attorney General of Mauritius, Gavin Glover, stated that the country is thrilled with the clarification from the United States and indicated that both Washington and London have come to understand that the agreement serves the best interests of all parties involved, including the Mauritian people and the British. Glover noted the importance of working closely with both these nations to ensure the success of the treaty, which includes addressing historical grievances such as the resettlement of Chagos islanders who were forcibly removed in the 1970s.

Olivier Bancoult, the leader of the Chagos Refugees Group, expressed his satisfaction with the new development, remarking that