Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India has responded to Canada’s claims regarding India’s call for diplomatic parity, urging that its actions are in accordance with Article 11.1 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and do not violate international norms.
About Vienna Convention:
The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations is a United Nations treaty that defines the rules and regulations of diplomatic relations between countries. The treaty was adopted in 1961 by the United Nations Conference on Diplomatic Intercourse and Immunities in Vienna, Austria.
- The treaty sets common principles and terms on how countries must treat each other’s diplomatic representatives.It also defines the privileges that diplomats enjoy in other countries.
The treaty provides a framework for:
- Establishing, maintaining, and terminating diplomatic relations
- Ensuring friendly relations
- Maintaining proper communication channels between countries
