Article 1 
The signing on behalf of the Union of the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2019-2024) is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Protocol. The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Union.
Article 3 
The Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis as from the date of the signature thereof ( 3 ) , pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its entry into force.
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.