Press Release: EU and Mozambique initial new Fisheries Partnership Agreement

The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, and Mozambique have initialled a Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) for a period of 5 years, which will become effective on 1 January 2007. This Fisheries Agreement will replace the current Agreement, which has been in force since 2004. The Protocol attached to this FPA provides fishing opportunities on tuna and related species in Mozambique waters. In return, the annual EU financial contribution will be € 900 000, fully earmarked for support to the implementation of the Mozambican fisheries policy. In addition to the financial contribution from the Union a payment of more than € 300 000 is expected from ship owners in the form of licence fees.

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