The General Assembly,
Considering that the codification and progressive development of international law
contributes to the implementation of the purposes and principles set forth in Articles 1 and 2 of the Charter of the United Nations,
Recalling that in response to the request made in General Assembly resolution 2780
(XXVI) of 3 December 1971, the International Law Commission, at its twenty fourth
session, studied the question of the protection and inviolability of diplomatic agents
and other persons entitled to special protection under international law and prepared
draft, articles on the prevention and punishment of crimes against such persons,
Having considered the draft articles and also the comments and observations thereon
submitted by States, specialized agencies and other intergovernmental organizations
in response to the invitation extended by the General Assembly in its resolution 2926
(XXVII) of 28 November 1972,
Convinced of the importance of securing international agreement on appropriate and
effective measures for the prevention and punishment of crimes against diplomatic
agents and other internationally protected persons in view of the serious threat to
the maintenance and promotion of friendly relations and co-operation among States
created by the commission of such crimes,
Having elaborated for that purpose the provisions contained in the Convention annexed
hereto,