Article 1 
The Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Republic of Madagascar and the European Community is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
Article 2 
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 16 of the Protocol.
Article 3 
Subject to the provisions and conditions set out in the Annex to this Decision, the Commission shall be empowered to approve, on behalf of the Union, the modifications made to the Protocol by the Joint Committee.
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.