EU Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki , initialled here Wednesday a 4-year Protocol to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) with the Moroccan Minister for Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries, Aziz Akhannouch.
“This is an important moment for EU and Moroccan fisheries. This deal will ensure a sustainable future for the sector locally and it represents good value for money. The new protocol is in line with the principles of the reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy, by ensuring responsible international fisheries governance ” said Damanaki in press statements.
The protocol places a strong emphasis on scientific advice, economic profitability, good governance and respect of international law. A large number of EU Member States (Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Netherlands, Ireland, Poland and United Kingdom) have an interest in the FPA with Morocco, which includes 6 fishing categories exploited by both industrial and small-scale fleet segments, she noted. The total financial envelope from the protocol deal for Morocco is estimated at 40 million euro, added the EU official. (end) nk.rk KUNA 241954 Jul 13NNNN
BRUSSELS, July 24 (KUNA)
