EU-Cook Islands: Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement

This agreement establishes a framework for sustainable fishing activities between the European Union and the Cook Islands. It aims to ensure the long-term conservation of fish stocks while providing a legal basis for EU vessels to operate in Cook Islands waters under strict environmental and management rules.

The agreement primarily affects EU fishing fleets and the Cook Islands government. It introduces financial contributions to the Cook Islands in exchange for fishing access and promotes joint efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.