Article 1 
The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania concerning the extension of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, expiring on 15 November 2019, is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
Article 2 
The President of the Council shall proceed, on behalf of the Union, with the notification provided for in point 6 of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters ( 3 ) .
Article 3 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.