Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act, 2001 (Act No. 37 of 2001)SchedulesSchedule 1Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961Article 3 |
| (1) | The functions of a diplomatic mission consist, inter alia, in: |
| (a) | representing the sending State in the receiving State; |
| (b) | protecting in the receiving State the interests of the sending State and of its nationals, within the limits permitted by international law; |
| (c) | negotiating with the Government of the receiving State; |
| (d) | ascertaining by all lawful means conditions and developments in the receiving State, and reporting thereon to the Government of the sending State; |
| (e) | promoting friendly relations between the sending State and the receiving State, and developing their economic, cultural and scientific relations. |
| (2) | Nothing in the present Convention shall be construed as preventing the performance of consular functions by a diplomatic mission. |