Council Regulation (EC) No 498/96 of 19 March 1996 on the conclusion of the Protocol defining, for the period 21 May 1995 to 20 May 1998, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Madagascar on fishing off Madagascar

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 498/96 of 19 March 1996 on the conclusion of the Protocol defining, for the period 21 May 1995 to 20 May 1998, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Madagascar on fishing off Madagascar
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2) and the first subparagraph of Article 228 (3) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Whereas, in accordance with the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Madagascar on fishing off Madagascar (3), the two parties have held negotiations with a view to determining the amendments or additions to be made to the Agreement at the end of the period of application of the first Protocols;
Whereas, as a result of these negotiations, a new Protocol was initialled on 18 May 1995 defining, for the period 21 May 1995 to 20 May 1998, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the said Agreement;
Whereas it is in the Community's interest to approve this Protocol,