Implementation by States of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 and measures to increase the number of parties to the Convention

XXX. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE SIXTH COMMITTEE
3501. Implementation by States of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 and measures to increase the number of parties to the Convention

The General Assembly, Recognizing the importance of normal diplomatic relations for the maintenance of international peace and security and for the development of friendly relations and co-operation among States, Emphasizing the need for observance by all States of the principles and rules of international diplomatic law for ensuring normal diplomatic relations, Concerned at instances of violations of the rides of diplomatic law and, in particular, of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961,[1] Noting further that not all States have yet become parties to the Vienna Convention off Diplomatic Relations of 1961, Recognizing the necessity to ascertain the advisability of studying the question of the status of the diplomatic courier in the light of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961,

1. Reaffirms the need for Strict implementation by States of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 in the interest of maintaining normal relations between them, strengthening international peace and security and developing inter national co-operation;

2. Deplores instances of Violations of the rules of international diplomatic law and, in particular, of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961;

3. Urges States which have not yet done so to become parties to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961;

4. Invites Member States to submit to the Secretary-General their comments and observations on ways and means to ensure the implementation of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 as well as on the desirability of elaborating provisions concerning the status of the diplomatic courier;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on the comments and observations of Member States to the General Assembly at its thirty-first session;

6. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its thirty-first session an item entitled "Implementation by States of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961: report of the Secretary-General".

2441st plenary meeting
15 December 1975

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[1] Ibid., vol. 500, No. 7310, P. 95.