A/RES/65/30
United Nations
Distr.: General
10 January 2011
General Assembly
Sixty-fifth session
Agenda item 83
Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 6 December 2010
[on the report of the Sixth Committee (A/65/471)]
65/30. Consideration of effective measures to enhance the
protection, security and safety of diplomatic and consular
missions and representatives
The General Assembly,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General, 1
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Conscious of the need to develop and strengthen friendly relations and
cooperation among States,
Convinced that respect for the principles and rules of international law
governing diplomatic and consular relations is a basic prerequisite for the normal
conduct of relations among States and for the fulfilment of the purposes and
principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
Alarmed by the new and recurring acts of violence against diplomatic and
consular representatives, as well as against representatives of international
intergovernmental organizations and officials of such organizations, which endanger
or take innocent lives and seriously impede the normal work of such representatives
and officials,
Expressing sympathy for the victims of such illegal acts,
Concerned at the failure to respect the inviolability of diplomatic and consular
missions and representatives,
Recalling that, without prejudice to their privileges and immunities, it is the
duty of all persons enjoying such privileges and immunities to respect the laws and
regulations of the receiving State,
Recalling also that diplomatic and consular premises must not be used in any
manner incompatible with the functions of diplomatic and consular missions,
Emphasizing the duty of States to take all appropriate measures required by
international law in a timely manner, including measures of a preventive nature, and
to bring offenders to justice,
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