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Circular No. 26/2006/tt-Bng: Guidelines For Sending And Receiving Diplomatic Bags, The Bags Of The Diplomatic Representations, Consular And Representative Bodies Of International Organizations In Vietnam Shipping C. ..

Original Language Title: Thông tư 26/2006/TT-BNG: Hướng dẫn việc gửi và nhận túi ngoại giao, túi lãnh sự của các cơ quan đại diện ngoại giao, cơ quan lãnh sự và cơ quan đại diện của tổ chức quốc tế tại Việt Nam vận c...

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CIRCULAR instructions sending and receiving diplomatic bags, the bags of the diplomatic representations, consular and representative bodies of international organizations in Vietnam shipping by air _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ basing the Ordinance about the privileges, exemptions for foreign representative offices , consular and representative bodies of international organizations in Vietnam issued 23/8/1993 (hereinafter referred to as the 1993 Ordinance) and the Decree 73/CP 30/7/1994 detailing the implementation of the 1993 Ordinance;
Pursuant to Decree No. 21/2003/ND-CP on 10/3/2003 of the Government functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
After reaching the comments with the Ministry of public security, the Ministry of posts and telecommunications, the Ministry of finance, Ministry of transport, Ministry of Foreign Affairs instructions sending and receiving diplomatic bags, the bags of the diplomatic representations, consular and representative bodies of international organizations in Vietnam by air as follows : part I GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. The diplomatic representations, consular and representative bodies of international organizations in the United Nations system and intergovernmental organizations based in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as the Agency) is entitled to the privileges, exemptions under the Ordinance 1993 was right to send and receive diplomatic bags consular bags, by air under the provisions of this circular.
2. The sender and the recipient of the diplomatic bag, the bag must be diplomatic officials, consular officials, or employees of international organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs reception Service are granted diplomatic credentials, consular ID or other official papers confirming his position.
3. professional traffic must have a passport and official papers confirming his position and confirm the number of events into the diplomatic bag, the bag was tasked with shipping. Professional traffic enjoy the right to inviolability of the body, not arrested or detained under any form, when duty is Vietnam's State protection.
4. a temporary member traffic just enjoy the incentives, exemptions listed in paragraph 3 above in time on duty traffic, and must have a passport and official papers confirming his traffic duty and confirm the number of events forming the diplomatic bag, getting consular bag was tasked with shipping.
5. diplomatic Bags, the bags are interpreted as one or more event forms the bag and just contained diplomatic documents, consular documents and items to use in the work the Agency's official representative. The objects to use in the official work of the representative body are understood not as prohibited goods prohibited, or explosive weapons, and ancillary equipment for the object, or is the import restrictions, export, etc. the row is not allowed to transport on the ship to fly in accordance with the law of Vietnam.
6. diplomatic Bags, the bags must have official papers confirming date, place of delivery, the number of events forming the Pocket, where the recipient, is sealed and there are clear signs outside each event make up bag confirmed the nature of the diplomatic bag, the bag is Consul.
7. Other goods of diplomatic missions, consular and representative bodies of international organizations in Vietnam sent by air to be delivered, according to the current rules.
Part II Of The REGULATIONS To SEND And RECEIVE DIPLOMATIC BAG, The BAG 1. In accordance with the provisions of the law of Vietnam and to facilitate the delivery of, receiving, shipping, each event form the diplomatic bag, the bag is prescribed does not exceed 60 cm x 30 cm x 40 cm in size or equivalent, the case goes beyond the size on must be notified and agreed upon in advance with the responsible agencies to control and shipping agency in the port of Aviation.
2. diplomatic Bags, the bags cannot be opened or retained, is exempt from disclosure and customs checks.
With respect to consular bags, if accurate basis to affirm this bag contains things other than correspondence, documents and objects used in the official work of the Consulate, the competent authorities of Vietnam may send returns where required or authorized representative of the Agency to open the consular bag.
3. diplomatic Bags, the bags when transported by train, aircraft must be delivered, received, or do the procedure, enter the following staff at the private traffic in the station by the Port Director, aviation regulation. Upon delivery, receiving, shipping, transportation or members must present to the authorities: Vietnam-diplomatic ID or the ID by the Service Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the passport or other official documents (e.g. UN pass ...)-official papers confirming traffic member functions , and confirm the name of the Agency moved, agency name, and number of events forms the diplomatic bag, the bag.
4. The person in command of aircraft can be authorized to transfer diplomatic bags, the bags. Delivery procedures, directly between the aircraft commander and representatives of the foreign agency was tasked to transport must be conducted in private in the station by the port Director, aviation regulation.
5. If the diplomatic bag, the bags are moved by train, airplane, the delivery procedure, be conducted as prescribed for the transfer by train to fly commercial.
Part III ENFORCEMENT Of TERMS 1. This circular effect after 15 days from the date The report.
2. The ministries concerned have the responsibility to direct the units implementing the herewith.
3. in the implementation process, if born in complex matters related to foreign policy, the agencies need timely consultation notice the direction of the Foreign Ministry.