Diplomatic staff of the sending State cannot be the same nationality as the receiving State, or a different nationality to the sending State, except with the consent of the receiving State. Article 8 – Diplomatic staff of the sending State should be the nationality of that state.The receiving State is permitted to request the names for approval of the sending State’s military, naval or air attaches. Article 7 – Sending State may freely appoint members of their mission.Article 6 – Two or more States may accredit the same person as the head of mission, unless there is an objection by either State.Article 5 – Head of mission acts as a representative to the sending State. The receiving State is not obliged to give a reason for the refusal of the agreement. Article 4 – Agreement by the receiving State must be made for the appointment of the head of mission for the sending State.Article 3 – Explains the functions of a diplomatic mission, including representing the State, protecting the State, promoting friendly relations between the sending and receiving State.Article 2 – Diplomatic relations are of mutual consent.Article 1 – Ascribes the meanings of the words used in the treaty.The Convention was adopted on 14 April 1961 by the United Nations Conference on Diplomatic Intercourse and Immunities held at the Neue Hofburg in Vienna, Austria, from 2 March to 14 April 1961. Key facts: 53 articles to the Convention. I have highlighted in bold articles that are particularly worth noting. Below is a basic summary of the convention.
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