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Vienna Convention on Consular Relations

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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.

Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Target Audience
Government
Intergovernmental Organization
Source / Publisher
United Nations (UN)
Language
English
French
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
Cross Cutting Theme
International cooperation
National sovereignty
Status
Published

*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).