Responsibilities of members of overseas representative missions of Vietnam

14:41, 10/10/2009

The Law on Overseas Representative Missions of Vietnam 2009 provides for the functions, tasks, powers and organization of overseas representative missions of Vietnam. So, what are the responsibilities of members of representative missions according to Vietnam’s regulations?

According to Article 24 of the Law on Overseas Representative Missions of Vietnam 2009, members of overseas representative missions of Vietnam have the following responsibilities:

1. To observe Vietnam's laws and comply with regulations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representative missions; to protect and enhance the image, prestige, honor and interests of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at receiving countries or international organizations.

2. To respect law and traditions and customs of receiving countries; to actively contribute to enhancing the cooperative relationship between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and receiving countries or international organizations.

3. To abide by the instruction and administration of heads of their representative missions: to report on and take responsibility before heads of their representative missions for the performance of their assigned tasks.

4. To protect state secrets.

5. To refrain from abusing privileges and immunities for personal benefits, adversely affecting the honor and prestige of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and representative missions. During their working period at representative missions, to be prohibited from conducting professional operations for self-seeking purposes.

View relevant provisions at the Law on Overseas Representative Missions of Vietnam 2009, effective from September 02, 2009.

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