JOINT PACIFIC ACP FISHERIES AND TRADE OFFICIALS MEETING 25 January 2010 The Melanesian Port Vila, Vanuatu

OUTCOMES DOCUMENT The Joint Pacific ACP Fisheries and Trade Officials Meeting (JFTOM) was held at the Melanesian Hotel, Port Vila Vanuatu, on 25 January 2010. Fisheries and/or trade officials from the following PACP States (PACPs) were present at the JFTOM: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. The High Commissioner, Honourable Peter Eafeare, from PNG was present at the meeting as well as representative from the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). The newly appointed Legal Consultant to the PACPs on the PACP-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations, Mr Michael Hathaway, was also present at the JFTOM. The meeting was chaired by Mr James Movick, of the FSM. A list of participants is provided in Annex 1. 2. The objective of the JFTOM was for the fisheries and trade officials to consider various fisheries-related issues arising out of the EPA negotiations between the PACPs and the European Union (EU). In particular, discussions focused on Part III of the draft comprehensive PACP-EU EPA as well as on Article 6.6 on fisheries-related rules of origin with a view to progressing the PACP position on these issues. The FFA provided specific technical input at the meeting. 3. In her opening remarks, Dr Chakriya Bowman, Director Economic Governance (DEG) at the PIFS, reminded the JFTOM of the importance of the fisheries sector to the PACPs, and the need for the EPA negotiations to also take into account issues of interest to the PACPs, particularly issues surrounding improved Rules of Origin (ROO) and access to PACP fisheries resources, as well as the Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary (SPS) measures and the impact of the EC Council regulation on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing on the PACPs. 4. The Chair of the JFTOM, Mr James Movick reminded the meeting that the ultimate end goal for the PACPs is to create a competitive tuna industry in the region. He further highlighted the importance of the JFTOM to discuss issues of relevance to the PACP-EU EPA negotiations and the need for the officials to determine the best approach to narrowing the differences in the fisheries-related outstanding issues.

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STATE OF PLAY OF FISHERIES ISSUES IN THE EPA NEGOTIATIONS 5. The Secretariat presented an update on the state of play of fisheries issues (PIFS(10)PACP.JFTOM.01.1) in the EPA Negotiations which focused on recent developments on fisheries issues in the EPA negotiations. PACP-EU DRAFT LEGAL TEXT: PART III, FISHERIES 6. The FFA representative presented to the JFTOM the Issues Paper PIFS (10)PACP.JFTOM.01.2 on Part III of the PACP-EU Draft Legal Text relating to fisheries, particularly focusing the EC position and the PACP Proposal on Article 6. 7. The JFTOM considered the options proposed to narrow the differences between PACPs and the EU on Article 6, including a third option which is to retain the text in brackets for further consideration. 8. The JFTOM took note of the options available to the PACPs and suggested that further consultation on these issues with the private sector and relevant officials at the national level is needed. The Meeting further noted that the forthcoming meeting of the Parties to Nauru Agreement (PNA) in February may be an opportunity to discuss the PACP-EU EPA fisheries issues in detail to guide the trade officials in their negotiations. The PACPs not parties to the Nauru Agreement would also undertake national consultations on these issues. In order to ensure appropriate fisheries consideration of these issues, including that of the non-PNA members, every effort should be made to hold a Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) meeting prior to the next PACP Trade Ministers Meeting being convened. 9. The JFTOM noted that the trade-offs being discussed in the fisheries sector should be looked at in the broader context of what could be achieved through the comprehensive EPA as well as possible flexibilities in the negotiations that may be available to the PACPs in other parts of the EPA. FISHERIES-RELATED RULES OF ORIGIN 10. The JFTOM considered Issues Paper PIFS(10)PACP.JFTOM.01.3 on FisheriesRelated Rules of Origin providing general overview of fisheries-related rules of origin (Article 6.6), as well as the EC and PACP position on the rules of origin. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT OF THE EC COUNCIL REGULATION ON ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED (IUU) FISHING ON ACP STATES, ADOPTED ON 22 OCTOBER 2009 11. The JFTOM discussed the implications of the EC Council regulation on IUU on Duty Free Quota Free Market Access Arrangements and Applicable RoO for PACP-EU EPA, particularly those relating to the development impact of the regulations as contained in the issues paper PIFS(10)PACP.JFTOM.01.4. -2-

WAY FORWARD 12. As a way forward, the JFTOM agreed that the PACPs need to undertake further consultations with relevant stakeholders at the national level on fisheries-related issues discussed at this meeting. The Meeting further agreed that a paper be prepared for consideration by the PNA at their meeting on 22-25 February and every effort is to be made to hold a FFC meeting prior to the PACP Trade Ministers Meeting (PACPTMM) and the PACP-EC Joint Technical Working Group Meeting (JTWG). The paper will be prepared jointly by the Secretariat and the FFA, based on the outcomes of the Technical Working Group meeting of 29 January. 13. There were a range of options discussed at the meeting that merited further consideration. Subsequent discussions with stakeholders may identify additional options. 14. The JFTOM agreed that representatives from the JFTOM with the assistance of the PACP Legal Adviser on EPA prepare draft text as suggested for the options discussed for further consideration by the Technical Working Group on Legal, Institutional and Capacity Building (TWG-LICB) meeting on 29 January. 15. The PACP Trade Officials Meeting (PACPTOM) tentatively scheduled for March 2010 will discuss the feedback from FFA, the PACPs and the PNA Meeting on fisheries issues relating to the EPA negotiations. The PACPTMM tentatively scheduled for June 2010, will consider the PACP position on fisheries-related issues and provide directions for further negotiations with the EC at the PACP-EC JTWG Meeting, also scheduled for June 2010. 16. The Chair thanked the participants and the resource people for their contribution to the Meeting.

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ANNEX 1 Joint Senior Fisheries and Trade Officials Meeting 25 January 2010 The Melanesian Hotel, Port Vila, Vanuatu LIST OF PARTICIPANTS COOK ISLANDS Ms Tepaeru Herrmann Director, International Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration P O Box 105, Rarotonga Tel: (682) 293 47; Fax: (682) 212 47 Email: interaff@mfai.gov.ck Mr Peter Graham Legal Adviser Ministry of Marine Resources P O Box 85, Rarotonga Tel: (682) 287 21; Email: p.w.Graham@mmr.gov.ck Mr Tingika Elikana Solicitor General Crown Law Office P. O Box 494, Rarotonga Tel: (682) 293 37; Email: tingika@crownlaw.gov.ck Mr Ngapoko Ngatamaine Chief Customs Officer Email: ngapoko@mfem.gov.ck FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Mr Ernest Weirlangt Assistant Secretary, Trade & Investment FSM Department of Resources & Development P O Box PS 12 Tel: (691) 320 5133/ 2620 Fax: (691) 320 5854 Email: psdp@dea.fm; enweirlangt@yahoo.com Mr James Movick Fisheries Adviser FSM FFA Offshore Fisheries Development Project Department of Resources & Development Tel: (691) 320 3133 Email: mbps@mail.fm -4-

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Ms Rhea Moss Chief of Compliance National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) Email: rhea.moss@gmail.com; norma@mail.fm Mr Jean Bertrand Azapmo Trade Policy Analyst FSM Department of Resources & Development P O Box PS 12 Tel: (691) 320 5133/ 2620 Fax: (691) 320 5854 Email: Jean.Bertrand@dea.fm; ajeanbertrandz@yahoo.co.uk FIJI Commander Viliame Naupoto Permanent Secretary Fisheries and Forests Takayawa Building Industries Tel: (679) 3301 611 Email: vnaupoto@gmail.com

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Mr Shaheen Ali Acting Deputy Secretary (Economics & Trade) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation & Civil Aviation Level 9, Suvavou House, Suva Tel: (679) 330 9662; Fax: (679) 330 1741 Email: shaheen.ali@govnet.gov.fj; Ms Setaita Tupua Acting Principal Assistant Secretary (Economics & Trade) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation & Civil Aviation Level 9, Suvavou House, Suva Tel: + 679 3309 662 Fax: + 679 3301 741 Email: setaita@gmail.com Ms Laisiana Tugaga Senior Analyst - Policy Division Fiji Islands Revenue & Customs Authority (FIRCA) Private Mail Bag, Suva. Tel: + 679 3243 160 Email: ltugaga@frca.org.fj KIRIBATI Ms Roreti Eritai Senior Trade Promotion Officer Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives P O Box 510, Betio, Tarawa Tel: (686) 26158; Fax: (686) 26233 Email: rmeritai@mcic.gov.ki -5-

Mr Beero Tioti Principal Fisheries Officer Ministry of Fisheries Marine Resources Development Bairiki, Tarawa Tel: (686) 210 99 Email: beerot@mfmrd.gov.ki Mr Birimaka Tekanene Senior State Advocate Office of the Attorney General Bairiki, Tarawa Tel: (686) 212 42; Email: biri@legal.gov.ki NAURU Mr Robert Sisilo Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Trade Nauru Tel: (674) 444 3133; Fax: (674) 444 3199 Emaill: robert.sisilo@naurugov.nr Mr Monte Depaune Nauru Fisheries & Marine Resources Authority Email : monte.depaune@naurugov.nr Ms Angelita Detudamo Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade Tel: (674) 444 3133; Fax: (674) 444 3199 Email : angelita.detudamo@naurugov.nr NIUE Mr Frank Sioneholo Head of Economics & Planning - Premiers Department Government of Niue P O Box 39 Alofi, Niue Tel: (683) 4148 Fax: (683) 4183 Email: sioneholof@gmail.com; frank.sioneholo@investniue.com PALAU Mr Stalin Pedro Special Assistance to the Minister Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Industries & Commerce Tel: (680) 767 2111 Fax: (680) 767 3207 Email: mincat@palaunet.com

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Ms Emilia Katosang Foreign Service Officer III Bureau of International Trade & Technical Assistance Ministry of State P O Box 100 Ngerulmud, Palau 96939 Tel: (680) 767 2490/2509; Fax: (680) 767 8092 Email: ekatosang@palaugov.net PAPUA NEW GUINEA HE Mr Peter Eafeare High Commissioner to Fiji Rakua Street Suva. Tel: 679 3304 244 Email: kundufj@connect.com.fj Mr Rodney Kirarock PNG National Fisheries Authority P O Box 2016 Port Moresby Tel: (675) 309 0423 Email: rkirarock@fisheries.gov.pg REPUBLIC OF MARSHALL ISLANDS Mrs Iva Reimers-Roberto Chief of Trade & Investment Ministry of Resources and Development P O Box 1727, Majuro, MH 96960 Tel: (692) 625 3206 Fax: (692) 625 7417 Email: iva1909@yahoo.com; rmitisd@ntamar.net Ms Doreen deBrum Planning and Policy Advisor Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority P O Box 860, Majuro, MH 96960 Tel: (692) 625 8262 Fax: (692) 625 5447 Email: ddebrum@mimra.com SAMOA Ms Nella Levy Principal Trade Policy Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade PO Box L1859, Apia Tel: (685) 24048; Email: nella@mfat.gov.ws

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Mr Autalavou Taua Senior Fisheries Officer Ministry of Agriculture P O Box 1874, Apia Tel: (685) 203 69 Email: autalavoutaua@fisheries.gov.ws Mr Stephen Musubire Trade Policy Analyst Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade P O Box L1859, Apia Tel: (685) 240 28 Email: Stephen@mfat.gov.ws SOLOMON ISLANDS Mr Barrett Salato Acting Deputy Director of Trade Ministry of Foreign Affairs, External Trade Honiara Tel: (677) 21250; Fax: (677) 20351 Email: bsalato@dfa.gov.sb Ms Laura Norris Trade Policy Analyst Ministry of Foreign Affairs, External Trade Honiara Tel: (677) 21250; Fax: (677) 20351 Email: lauramarinanorris@gmail.com Mr Ferral Lasi Deputy Director Off-Shore Management Unit Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources Tel: (677) 391 43 Email: flasi@fisheries.gov.sb TONGA Mr Tatafu Moeaki Acting Secretary for Labour, Commerce & Industries Ministry of Labour, Commerce and Industries Email: tatafum@mlci.gov.to; tatafum@gmail.com Mr Vilimo Fakalolo Deputy Secretary Fisheries Division Ministry of Agriculture & Food, Forestry, Fisheries (MAFFF) Sopu, Tonga Email: vilimof@tongafish.gov.to -8-

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TUVALU Ms Pulaalofa Haulagi Assistant Trade Officer Department of Trade Ministry of Finance Economic Planning & Industry Email: phaulangi@gov.tv; pulakiai@gmail.com Mr Tupulaga Poulasi Fisheries Officer Department of Fisheries Ministry of Natural Resources Email: tpoulasi@gov.tv VANUATU Ms Sapai Moana Matariki Senior Trade Officer Dept. of Trade & Industry Rue Monfort, PMB 9030 Georges Pompidou Port Vila Vanuatu Tel: (678) 22770 / 24908 Fax: (678) 25640 Email: mmatariki@vanuatu.gov.vu; smmatariki@yahoo.com.au Mr Theodore Talbot ODI Fellow Ministry of Trade, Private Mail Bag 9056 Port Vila Tel: (678) 7747 350 Email: ttalbot@vanuatu.gov.vu

CONSULTANTS Mr Charles Michael Hathaway President, International Trade Law & Policy, LLC 3900 N. Dumbarton Street Arlington, VA 22207, USA Tel: (01) 703 244 7762; (01) 703 533 0869 Email: cmichaelhathaway@gmail.com

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Mr Len Rodwell Director, Fisheries Development Forum Fisheries Agency P O Box 629 Honiara, Solomon Islands Tel: (677) 211 24 Email: len.rodwell@ffa.int RESOURCE PERSONS Dr. Chakriya Bowman Director Economic Governance Programme Tel: (679) 3312 600 Email: chakriyab@forumsec.org.fj Ms. Joann Suyi Young Trade Policy Adviser (ACP -EU) Economic Governance Programme Tel: (679) 3312 600 Email: joanny@forumsec.org.fj Mr Shiu Raj Trade Policy Adviser (PICTA) Economic Governance Programme Tel: (679) 3312 600 Email: shiur@forumsec.org.fj Mr. Douveri Henao Trade Policy Officer (IP) Economic Governance Programme Tel: (679) 3312 600 Email: douverih@forumsec.org.fj

Fax (677) 239 95

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Ms. Kavita Raj Research Assistant (EPA Negotiations) Economic Governance Programme Tel: (679) 3312 600 Fax: (679) 3220 286 Email: kavitar@forumsec.org.fj Ms Valda Hoerder Administrative Assistant (PACREIP) Economic Governance Programme Tel: (679) 3312 600; Email: valdah@forumsec.org.fj

Fax: (679) 3220 286

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SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY (SPC) Ms. Alisi P. Tuqa-Samisoni Planning Officer Strategic Engagement Policy and Planning Facility (SEPPF) Tel: (687) 26 20 00 ext/poste 385 Fax: (687) 26 38 18 Email: AlisiT@spc.int

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