Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Document type Bilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Oct 2, 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-151113) Language English Subject Fisheries Keyword Access right Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method International agreement-text Fishing licence Enforcement/compliance Foreign fishing Landing Geographical area Mediterranean, Northern Europe, North Atlantic, Europe, Western Africa, North-East Atlantic, Africa, European Union Countries, Sahel, Eastern Europe Abstract This Agreement establishes the conditions governing access by Community fishing vessels to Mauritanian fishing zones, upon financial contribution according to the conditions specified in the Protocol and Annexes. It lays down the principles, rules and procedures governing economic, financial, technical and scientific cooperation between the European Community and Mauritania in the fisheries sector. The aim is to establish responsible fishing in Mauritanian fishing zones to guarantee the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources and develop the Mauritanian fisheries sector. Full text Other Website europa.eu.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force European Union - Mauritania - reset zoom out zoom in