Agrément

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In international politics, agrément refers to the consent of the receiving state under international law to receive representatives of the sending state for a diplomatic or other mission.

If there are diplomatic ties, the sending state shall obtain approval through a Demande d'Agréation before a diplomat is appointed . If this is done, the sending state issues an accreditation letter, which the appointee presents to the head of state or government on arrival. With the approval of these documents, he becomes a member of the Corps Diplomatique of the receiving state and is included in a list of diplomats. He enjoys immunity in the receiving state.

The receiving state may also refuse the agrément without giving reasons, because it regards the nominated person as persona non grata . If he does not grant the Agrément within a reasonable time, this is often taken as a signal to withdraw the proposal and appoint another representative.

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