Pravind Jugnauth was charged with money laundering, which he denies, following a dramatic arrest.

Navin Ramgoolam says the acceptance of a US presence shows he is willing to find common ground.

The Mauritian prime minister had said the renegotiated deal linked payments to inflation.

The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.

The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.

The Conservatives say it compromises UK security, while Nigel Farage says it has caused "deep disquiet" in Donald Trump's team.

Navin Ramgoolam says the original agreement did not benefit his nation enough.

The announcement comes after Mauritius's new prime minister expressed doubts over the deal.