18/07/2006 (Agence Europe) - During the Agriculture-Fisheries Council on 18 July, the EU Member States were briefed by Joe Borg, European Fisheries Commissioner, on the state of progress of talks for the conclusion of a new fisheries agreement between the EU and Mauritania. The current agreement is due to expire at the end of July and the Commission is relatively optimistic about the chances of a successful conclusion to the discussions. Spain told the press that certain technical aspects of...