International:


Agreement for the Establishment of a General Fisheries Council for the Mediterranean (as amended)

Objectives:

The development and proper utilization of the resources of the Mediterranean and contiguous waters through international cooperation.

Summary of Provisions:
A General Fisheries Council for the Mediterranean (within the framework of FAO) established,

  • To encourage, coordinate and undertake research.
  • To publish information
  • To propose measures regarding standardization of equipment, techniques and nomenclature and the development and proper utilization of aquatic resources

Date of Adoption:
24.9.1949 (Rome)

Date of entry into force:
20.2.1952

Arab Participants:
Lebanon