Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands.

This Agreement sets out the principles, rules and procedures governing economic, financial, technical and scientific cooperation in the fisheries sector with a view to promoting responsible fishing in Solomon Islands fishing zone to guarantee the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fishery resources and developing Solomon Islands fisheries sector. Moreover, the Agreement lays down the conditions governing access by European Union fishing vessels to the Solomon Islands fishing zone. European Union vessels may fish in Solomon Islands fishing zone only if they are in possession of a valid fishing authorization issued by Solomon Islands authorities under this Agreement and the Protocol annexed. The Protocol establishes the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement for the period from 9 October 2009 to 8 October 2012.