00:00We have been absolutely clear that the UK will never compromise on our national security,
00:05as we have made repeatedly clear the agreement we have struck is vital for protecting our national security
00:10and that of our allies and guaranteeing the long-term future of a base that is crucially important for the UK and the United States.
00:17Our deal secures the operations of the joint US-UK base on Diego Garcia for generations.
00:21It's got that backing across five eyes, as well as other international partners.
00:24I would remind her very, very clearly that in May the US Secretary of State said
00:30the Trump administration has determined that this agreement secures the long-term, stable and effective operation
00:36of the joint US-UK military facility on Diego Garcia.
00:39We will of course have discussions with the administration in the coming days
00:42to remind them of the strength of this deal and how it secures the base.
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