A diplomatic proposal and a different consular office
A fictional exercise describes one state proposing a person as head of a diplomatic mission to another state. A separate file concerns authorization for a consular official to exercise consular functions. The students are asked to identify which concept belongs to each process under the relevant diplomatic and consular frameworks. One learner uses the word exequatur for every international appointment and assumes that the sending state internal promotion is sufficient for either role. The packet provides no actual bilateral dispute or decision and does not ask for every immunity associated with either person. Students must identify the office, the receiving state role and the limit of what the short facts establish.
1. Which concept concerns the proposed head of diplomatic mission?
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Agrement concerns the receiving state agreement to the proposed head of mission under the applicable diplomatic framework.
2. Why should the consular file be kept separate?
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A consular exequatur concerns the relevant receiving-state authorization for consular functions. It is not simply another name for every diplomatic appointment or internal promotion.