Protocol (2023/2188) on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Republic of Kiribati, on the other (2023-2028).

This Protocol specifies the conditions governing access by Union vessels to the fishing areas and sets out the provisions for implementing the sustainable fisheries partnership. Fishing licences shall be granted by Kiribati to Union vessels fishing tuna pursuant to Article 6 of the Agreement within the limits established by the Kiribati Tuna Management Plan, WCPFC conservation and management measures and taking into account the resolutions of the IATTC. The fishing opportunities to fish for highly migratory species as listed in Annex 1 to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea shall be for 4 purse seiners, under the conditions set out in the Annex to the Protocol. The fishing opportunities may be adjusted by mutual agreement within the Joint Committee insofar as the recommendations of WCPFC or IATTC, regional and sub-regional organisations, to secure the sustainable management of Kiribati resources.
The Union shall provide financial contribution and sectoral support. The financial contribution shall be managed by the Kiribati authorities to support the management and development of fisheries, including the monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries activities to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, in accordance with Kiribati Vision for 20 Years, national fisheries policy and other related policies having an impact on responsible and sustainable fisheries. The Protocol and its Annex shall apply for a period of 5 years from the date of its signature, unless terminated by written notice requiring siz months.