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This latest development comes after a flotilla of around 70 French fishing boats blockaded the island s main harbour on Thursday 6 May. Credit: ITV Channel TV
Jersey s government says France has broken the terms of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement after some French ports were officially closed to the island s fishermen.
Jersey s External Relations Minister Senator Ian Gorst says they immediately informed the European Commission once they learned of the decision.
Granville, Barneville-Carteret and Dielette ports have officially been closed to Jersey fishermen, the island s government confirmed.
We regret this action and don’t believe it is compliant with the terms of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. For that reason we will refer the notice of this decision immediately to the European Commission.
Deputy Gregory Guida and Gregory Morel speak to French fishermen. Credit: Jersey Government
Jersey s government say they held a constructive meeting with French fishermen to discuss a resolution to the fishing dispute.
It is after a flotilla of French fishermen blockaded Jersey s main harbour, angry that some applications for licences to fish in the island s waters were rejected.
Deputy Gregory Guida, Jersey s assistant environment minister, and other government officials spoke to French fishermen after a request for concerns to be heard directly.
Jersey s External Relations Minister Senator Ian Gorst says extensive efforts are continuing to resolve the current dispute and resume previous good relations .
Once French boats had retreated this afternoon, Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: I m pleased that the situation in Jersey has been resolved. Thank you to the Royal Navy for their swift response. The UK will always stand resolutely by the people of Jersey. Credit: ITV Channel TV
Meanwhile, Jersey s government says it has held a constructive meeting with French fishermen.
The Assistant Environment Minister, Deputy Gregory Guida, and other government officials spoke to them after a request for concerns to be heard directly.
Jersey s External Relations Minister Senator Ian Gorst says extensive efforts are continuing to resolve the current dispute and resume previous good relations .