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EU-Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Agreement

Summary

The European Parliament recommends approving a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement with the Cook Islands. This deal provides fishing opportunities for EU vessels while supporting the development of the Cook Islands' fisheries sector.
10 10.03.2017
Other
economy
fisheries
environment
international relations

Key points

  • The establishment of a long-term strategic partnership for sustainable fisheries between the EU and the Cook Islands.
  • Provision of fishing access for EU tuna seiners within the Cook Islands' maritime territory.
  • Financial support aimed at strengthening the Cook Islands' ability to monitor, control, and combat illegal fishing.
  • The agreement includes specific annual financial contributions of 735,000 EUR for the first two years and 700,000 EUR for the following two years.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of a Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands and the Implementation Protocol thereto EU-Cook Islands sustainable fisheries partnership agreement ***
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