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Part CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES AGAINST INTERNATIONALLY PROTECTED PERSONS, INCLUDING DIPLOMATIC AGENTS

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The States Parties to this Convention,

Having in mind the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations concerning the maintenance of international peace and the promotion of friendly relations and co-operation among States,

Considering that crimes against diplomatic agents and other internationally protected persons jeopardizing the safety of these persons create a serious threat to the maintenance of normal international relations which are necessary for co-operation among States,

Believing that the commission of such crimes is a matter of grave concern to the international community,

Convinced that there is an urgent need to adopt appropriate measures for the prevention and punishment of such crimes.

Have agreed as follows:

  1. Article 1
  2. Article 2
  3. Article 3
  4. Article 4
  5. Article 5
  6. Article 6
  7. Article 7
  8. Article 8
  9. Article 9
  10. Article 10
  11. Article 11
  12. Article 12
  13. Article 13
  14. Article 14
  15. Article 15
  16. Article 16
  17. Article 17
  18. Article 18
  19. Article 19
  20. Article 20