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Summary Information
Full Title

1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
Short Title / Abbreviations

VCDR
CIL Subject Classification
Citations to Text 500 UNTS 95, 23 UST 3227, 55 AJIL 1064 (1961)
Date of Adoption 18/04/1961
Place of Adoption Vienna, Austria
Secretariat / Relevant Authority

United Nations
Dispute settlement provisions

Pursuant to the 1961 Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes, if the Protocol is ratified or acceded to by the State party.
Depository

Secretary-General of the United Nations
Entry Into Force Status In Force
Source

United Nations Treaty Collection
Date of Entry into Force

24/04/1964
Entry into Force / Termination Provisions

Article 51:

“1. The present Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following the date of deposit of the twenty-second instrument of ratification or accession with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

2. For each State ratifying or acceding to the Convention after the deposit of the twenty-second instrument of ratification or accession, the Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after deposit by such State of its instrument of ratification or accession.”
General Status 192 Parties (as of 27/05/2021)
Links to Current Status/Reservations United Nations Treaty Collection
Status
ASEAN States
Brunei Darussalam Accession 24/05/2013
Cambodia Declaration 31/08/1965
Accession 31/08/1965
Indonesia Accession 04/06/1982
Lao PDR Accession 03/12/1962
Malaysia Accession 09/11/1965
Myanmar Accession 07/03/1980
Philippines Ratification 15/11/1965
Signature 20/10/1961
Singapore Accession 01/04/2005
Thailand Ratification 23/01/1985
Signature 30/10/1961
Vietnam Declaration 26/08/1980
Accession 26/08/1980
Related Instruments
Protocols / Amendments to this instrument

1961 Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations concerning Acquisition of Nationality

1961 Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes
Related Instruments

1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations

 
External Links

United Nations Treaty Collection accessed on 27/05/2021