Article 20

1. In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of sustainable management of fish stocks shall be based on the following principles: commitment to responsible fisheries management and fishing practices; refraining from measures or activities that are inconsistent with the principles of sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources; without prejudice to existing or future bilateral fisheries partnership agreements between the Union and the OCTs, the Union and the OCTs shall aim to regularly consult each other on the conservation and management of the living marine resources and to exchange information on the ongoing state of resources within the context of the relevant instances of the association provided for in Article 14. 2. Cooperation in the field referred to in paragraph 1 may concern: the active promotion of good governance, best practices and responsible fisheries management in the conservation and sustainable management of fish stocks, including fish stocks of common interest and those managed by regional fisheries management organisations; dialogue and cooperation regarding the conservation of fish stocks including measures to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and effectively cooperating with and within regional fisheries management organisations. Dialogue and cooperation shall include control and inspection schemes, incentives and obligations for a more effective management of fisheries and coastal environments in the long term.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.