A/RES/57/15 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 24 January 2003 Fifty-seventh session Agenda item 153 Resolution adopted by the General Assembly [on the report of the Sixth Committee (A/57/560)] 57/15. Consideration of effective measures to enhance the protection, security and safety of diplomatic and consular missions and representatives The General Assembly, Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General, 1 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, Dismayed by the recent acts of violence against diplomatic and consular representatives, as well as against representatives of international intergovernmental organizations and officials of such organizations, which have endangered or taken innocent lives and seriously impeded 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 as required by international law, including measures of a preventive nature, and to bring offenders to justice, _______________ 1 02 53879 A/57/99 and Corr.1 and Add.1 and 2 and A/INF/56/6 and Add.1.