Mag3
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The functions of diplomatic agents are described in Article 3 of the 1961 Vienna Convention and diplomats are expected to be fully aware of the diplomatic norms and practices under the Convention. One such norm envisages that Ambassadors posted in other countries should refrain from publicly expressing their views on internal politics.
The Vienna Convention, Article 25(1) dictates that the State shall base its international relations on the principle of respect for national sovereignty and equality, non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries...So, it follows that diplomats have no right at all to interfere in our internal politics as par Vienna Convention and also as par laws of the land.
In this picture, the ambassador from the Peoples Republic of China, Mr. Lu Yuoqing, flanked by the CCM Secretary General, Abdulrahman Kinana on his right and CCM Publicity Secretary Nape Nnauye on his left, addressing a CCM political meeting that took place at Shycom grounds in Shinyanga. Any sovereign state does not tame the foreign diplomats following Vienna Convention in time then that may create a catastrophic situation for a nation.
In the picture above it appears the Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Lu Yuoqing, was so overcome with emotion at the reception accorded him that he even donned a CCM cap quite oblivious to the political embarrassment he is creating and repercussions that might follow. Please Mr. Lu Yuoqing, keep your hands off our internal politics.
In Zambia elections of 2012, the Chinese banked heavily on MMD led by Rupiah Banda but the Zambians opted for Satas Patriotic Front much to their dismay. One would have thought this was a good lesson to the Chinese but alas it looks like they havent learned anything from history and now Tanzania through CCM is their best bet but is it?
Ambassador Mr. Lu Yuoqing looks happy dancing to the tune of CCM drums but a line has to be drawn that should never be crossed by any foreigner, diplomat or not. For the benefit of our democracy and sovereignty I beseach our political leaders, journalists and other concerned people to warn the foreign diplomats not to poke their noses into our own domestic affairs.
The Vienna Convention, Article 25(1) dictates that the State shall base its international relations on the principle of respect for national sovereignty and equality, non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries...So, it follows that diplomats have no right at all to interfere in our internal politics as par Vienna Convention and also as par laws of the land.
In Zambia elections of 2012, the Chinese banked heavily on MMD led by Rupiah Banda but the Zambians opted for Satas Patriotic Front much to their dismay. One would have thought this was a good lesson to the Chinese but alas it looks like they havent learned anything from history and now Tanzania through CCM is their best bet but is it?
The Peoples Republic of China has to be told that this is not acceptable!