
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
Why it is in news?
- Government has claimed that harassment of Indian staff at Indian Embassy in Pakistan is violation of Vienna Convention.
About Vienna Convention
- It was adopted by the United Nations Conference on Diplomatic Intercourse and Immunities on 18 April 1961 and entered into force on 24 April 1964.
- The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations codifies rules of international law on diplomatic intercourse, privileges, and immunities (Immunity, Diplomatic).