Article 1 
The Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (‘the Protocol’) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union ( 6 ) .
Article 2 
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 12 of the Protocol ( 7 ) .
Article 3 
In accordance with the provisions and conditions set out in the Annex to this Decision, the Commission shall be empowered to approve, on behalf of the Union, amendments to the Protocol to be adopted by the Joint Committee.
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.