Considerations on COM(2023)251 - Conclusion of the Protocol on the implementation of the fisheries agreement with Kiribati (2023-2028) - Main contents
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| dossier | COM(2023)251 - Conclusion of the Protocol on the implementation of the fisheries agreement with Kiribati (2023-2028). |
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| document | COM(2023)251 |
| date | January 16, 2024 |
(2) The objective of the Protocol is to implement the Fisheries Partnership Agreement so as to grant fishing opportunities to Union vessels in the fishing areas within Kiribati waters and to enable the Union and Kiribati to work more closely on promoting cooperation in the field of sustainable development of the oceans, fishery policy, while contributing to decent working conditions in the fisheries sector.
(3) The Protocol provides for fishing opportunities for Union vessels in Kiribati waters, on the basis of the best available scientific advice and following the conservation and management measures adopted by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.
(4) The Protocol should be approved on behalf of the Union.
(5) Article 9 of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement establishes a Joint Committee responsible for monitoring its application. Pursuant to Articles 8 and 18 of the Protocol, the Joint Committee may approve certain amendments to the Protocol. In order to facilitate the approval of such amendments, the Commission should be empowered, subject to specific substantive and procedural conditions, to approve them on behalf of the Union under a simplified procedure.
(6) The Union’s position on amendments that are proposed to the Protocol should be established by the Council. The proposed amendments should be approved unless a blocking minority objects to them in accordance with Article 16(4) of the Treaty on European Union.
(7) The European Data Protection Supervisor was consulted in accordance with Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 and delivered an opinion on [insert date]
(8) This Decision should enter into force as soon as possible in view of the economic importance of Union fishing activities in Kiribati waters and the need to reduce as much as possible the time period before such activities can resume.