Article 2

The Community shall contribute towards the financing of a scientific programme in Seychelles to gain greater knowledge of fish stocks concerning the region of the Indian Ocean surrounding the Seychelles islands, particularly in respect of highly migratory species.

At the request of the Government of Seychelles, this contribution can go towards the cost of international meetings to improve both the aforesaid knowledge and the management of fishery resources.

For the first period of application of the Agreement, this contribution may not exceed 250 000 ECU.