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

In approving the report drafted by Mr Daniel VARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA (EPP/ED, E), the Parliament adopted, under consultation procedure, with a few amendments, the 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 on fishing in the waters of Mauritius. The European Parliament states that in the course of the Protocol's application, and before the start of negotiations on its possible renewal, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a general assessment report including a cost-benefit analysis. Furthermore, the Commission shall forward to the Parliament and the Council a copy of the annual report on the implementation of targeted measures which the Mauritian authorities are to send to it. On the basis of those reports and taking account of Parliament's opinion thereon, the Council shall give the Commission a mandate, where appropriate, to commence negotiations with a view to the adoption of a new protocol.�