The EU is raising its voice. India reminded of its international obligations
(BRUSSELS2) A little firmer tone from the European Union today in the dispute between India and Italy over the bringing to justice of marines serving on the Enrica Lexie. It is true that the line of language, indicated yesterday, seemed relatively weak. The High Representative, Catherine Ashton thus expressed - in a press release published today - her " concern » on the orders of March 14 and 18, 2013 of the Indian Supreme Court which obliges the Italian ambassador to ask the permission of the Court to leave the country until further notice.
Compliance with the Vienna Convention
She also “recalls” that “thehe 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations is a cornerstone of the international legal order and must be respected at all times. Any restriction on the freedom of movement of the Italian Ambassador to India would be contrary to the international obligations established under this Convention. she says. The statement goes on to hope that a solution " mutually agreeable "can be found" through dialogue and in compliance with international rules and encourages the parties to explore all avenues to this end ».