EC/Mauritius fisheries agreement: protocol for the period from 3 December 1999 to 2 December 2002

PURPOSE : to conclude a Protocol defining, for the period 03/12/1999 to 02/12/2002, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Mauritius. CONTENT : the Protocol annexed to the fisheries agreement between the European Community and Mauritius expired on 30 November 1999. A new Protocol was initialled by the two parties on 3 December 1999 establishing the technical and financial conditions under which Community fishing vessels can fish in Mauritius waters in the period 03/12/1999 to 02/12/2002. The Commission is accordingly proposing that the Council adopt by Regulation the conclusion of the new Protocol. A proposal for a Council Decision on the provisional application of the new Protocol, pending its definitive entry into force, is subject to a separate procedure.�