Article 1 
The signing of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (2013-2018) (hereinafter the ‘new Protocol’) is hereby authorised on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion. The text of the new 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 new Protocol on behalf of the Union subject to its conclusion.
Article 3 
The new Protocol shall, in accordance with Article 13 thereof, be applied on a provisional basis as from 1 July 2013, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption