Article 1 
The signing on behalf of the Union of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius concerning the extension of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement ( 4 ) .
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters on behalf of the Union.
Article 3 
The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters shall be applied on a provisional basis, in accordance with point (10) of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, as from 1 January 2022 or any other subsequent date upon it being signed, pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its entry into force.
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.