General Agreement between Libya and Tunisia on marine fishing.

This Agreement is composed of 15 articles. The Agreement on marine fishing deals with the following matters: a best exploitation of marine resources; processing and handling of fish products; marketing of fish products in the internal markets of the two Countries; provisions on fishing gear, and manufacture and repairing vessels; planning and training; technical and scientific research; unification of the position of the two Parties concerning programmes and agreements related to the exploitation and protection of the Mediterranean Sea, etc. (art. 1). Participation in the exploitation of the territorial waters is provided for in article 2. Encouragement to create joint projects in the two Countries (art. 3). Giving priority to the local products in the two Countries concerning aquaculture and marine fishing fields (art. 4). Encourage the joint supply of imported and primary materials in the two Countries (art. 5). Coordination between the concerned authorities in the two Countries on research and studies related to the marine fishing field (art. 6). Exchange of experts and specialists (art. 7). Joint collaboration in high sea fishing (art. 9). Creation of a joint committee with the objective to drive and find out the cooperation projects, follow and execute the cooperation programmes, and lay down rules and regulations for the joint cooperation and for the implementation of this Agreement (art. 10). Composition and meeting of this Committee (arts. 11 and 12). Dispute settlement (art. 14).