The government of Mauritius has issued a statement after once again rejecting Labour's Chagos deal, saying their commitment to reach an agreement remains "unshaken".

The Cabinet of Mauritius met this morning under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Navin Ramgoola to be informed of the developments on the deal.

The Attorney General travelled to London recently in relation to the proposed treaty on the sovereignty of Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago.

He will now travel to London again this evening in order to continue discussions with the UK government.

The Attorney General travelled to London recently in relation to the proposed treaty

In the highlights of the cabinet meeting, the PM’s office wrote:

“Cabinet has met this morning to be informed of developments following the recent visit of the Attorney General to London in relation to the proposed treaty on the sovereignty of Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelado.”

“The attorney General will travel again this evening in order to continue with the discussions in London. Upon his return, Cabinet will then be apprised of the situation.”

“The commitment and resolve of Mauritius to reach an agreement and end this long battle for the sovereignty of Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelado remains unshaken.”

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has said that the UK is still negotiating with Mauritius.

Ramgoolan has claimed the UK wants the deal finalised before Donald Trump takes office on January 20.