AGREEMENT
in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the extension of the Protocol establishing the
fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between theEuropean Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on fishing
off the coast of Guinea-Bissau for the period 16 June 2006 to 15 June 2007
A. Letter from the Community
Sir,
I have the honour to confirm that pending negotiations on amendments to be made to the Protocol
currently in force (16 June 2001 to 15 June 2006) setting out the fishing opportunities and financialcontribution provided for in the Fisheries Agreement between the European Economic Community and theGovernment of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, as revised from 16 June 2004, we agree to the followinginterim arrangements:
1. From 16 June 2006 to 15 June 2007 the arrangements applicable since 16 June 2004 will continue in
operation.
The Community's financial contribution under the interim arrangements will correspond to the amount
provided for in Article 3 of the revised Protocol currently in force (EUR 7 260 000). That amount is tobe treated entirely as financial compensation and will be paid no later than 31 December 2006.
2. During this period, fishing licences will be granted within the limits set in Article 1 of the revised
Protocol currently in force, by means of fees or advances corresponding to those fixed in point 1 of theAnnex to the Protocol.
I should be obliged if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter and confirm that you are in agreement
with its terms.
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
On behalf of
the Council of the European UnionEN 22.7.2006 Official Journal of the European Union L 200/9
B. Letter from the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows:
‘I have the honour to confirm that pending negotiations on amendments to be made to the Protocol
currently in force (16 June 2001 to 15 June 2006) setting out the fishing opportunities and financial
contribution provided for in the Fisheries Agreement between the European Economic Community and
the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, as revised from 16 June 2004, we agree to thefollowing interim arrangements:
1. From 16 June 2006 to 15 June 2007 the arrangements applicable since 16 June 2004 will continue
in operation.
The Community's financial contribution under the interim arrangements will correspond to the
amount provided for in Article 3 of the revised Protocol currently in force (EUR 7 260 000). Thatamount is to be treated entirely as financial compensation and will be paid no later than 31December 2006.
2. During this period, fishing licences will be granted within the limits set in Article 1 of the revised
Protocol currently in force, by means of fees or advances corresponding to those fixed in point 1 ofthe Annex to the Protocol. ’
I have the honour to confirm that the contents of your letter are acceptable to the Government of the
Republic of Guinea-Bissau and that your letter and this one constitute an agreement in accordance withyour proposal.
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
For the Government
of the Republic of Guinea-BissauEN L 200/10 Official Journal of the European Union 22.7.2006