First and foremost, diplomatic relations between states are one of the most important manifestations of sovereignty. The emergence of a state in the field of international relations necessarily entails its entry into various relationships with other similar states with which it stands on an equal footing in terms of sovereignty and independence.

States, as 'political and social entities,' cannot live in isolation from the international community. Bonds of interaction, cooperation, and integration connect states and their peoples, imposing the necessity of communication, which has necessitated the exchange of diplomatic envoys between countries to manage foreign affairs.

From this perspective, a diplomatic envoy is considered an official figure appointed and accredited by the state to represent it in the international arena, bearing significant responsibilities and undertaking tasks of great precision and difficulty.

For a diplomatic envoy to perform their duties to the fullest, they must be free from certain restrictions that could affect them, hinder their movement, obstruct their means of work, or enable the authorities of the receiving state to interfere with or influence their work in representing their country. They require a substantial degree of independence and freedom in their actions.

International custom has long established the granting of a set of diplomatic immunities and privileges to the diplomatic envoy, which guarantees them a distinguished status and enables them to carry out their duties optimally.

Therefore, the issue of immunities and privileges for diplomatic envoys has become a fundamental element in the practice of the diplomatic function and has attained a prominent position in the system of diplomatic representation. Their extension to diplomatic missions has created a vital climate for the success of their tasks on the widest scale.

• ISBN: 9789957164706
• Weight: 0.600 kg
• Size: 17x24 cm
• Paper: White
• Pages: 224
• Year of Publication: 2010
• Binding: Hardcover