28.1.2012   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 26/22


Information on the date of entry into force of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement in the fisheries sector between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde

On 10 October 2011, the European Union notified the Republic of Cape Verde of the completion by the Council, on behalf of the European Union, of the procedures necessary for the entry into force of the above Protocol, signed at Brussels on 27 July 2011.

Likewise, the Republic of Cape Verde notified on 17 January 2012 the European Union of the completion of its conclusion procedures.

The Protocol accordingly entered into force on 17 January 2012 pursuant to Article 16 thereof.