Mauritania and EU discuss fishing deal renewal
Fisheries Minister Aissata Lam met EU Commissioner Kostas Kadis to negotiate a new sustainable fishing partnership agreement.
Mauritania's Minister of Fisheries, Aissata Lam, held a video conference on Thursday with European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Kostas Kadis. The meeting aimed to continue discussions on the main points of the ongoing negotiations between Mauritania and the European Union regarding fishing agreements.
Both sides exchanged views on agenda items and explored ways to align their positions and enhance mutual understanding of the fishing partnership. The discussions also emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and coordination to achieve balanced outcomes that consider shared interests and promote sustainable exploitation of fish resources.
Intensive negotiations are underway to renew the sustainable fishing partnership protocol before the current agreement expires on November 14. The goal is to reach a new agreement that strengthens cooperation in the fisheries sector.
Why it mattersMauritania and the European Union are negotiating to renew a fishing agreement that affects their shared interests in fish resources.