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Vienna Convention on Consular Relations

Vienna Convention on Consular Relations

International treaty that provides a framework for consular relations between sovereign countries, providing guidance on establishing, maintaining and terminating consular relations, structure of consular posts and privileges and immunities of consular staff, and communication to their nationals in the country. Article 36 of the Convention specifically provides for consular assistance to nationals abroad.


*Todas las referencias a Kosovo deben entenderse en el contexto de la Resolución 1244 [1999] del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas.