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Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
CHAPTER-I: CONSULAR RELATIONS IN GENERAL
SECTION-I: ESTABLISHMENT AND CONDUCT OF CONSULAR RELATIONS
ARTICLE 9: CLASSES OF HEADS OF CONSULAR POSTS
ARTICLE 9: CLASSES OF HEADS OF CONSULAR POSTS
1. Heads of consular posts are divided into four classes, namely:
(a) consuls-general;
(b) consuls;
(c) vice-consuls;
(d) consular agents.
2. Paragraph 1 of this Article in no way restricts the right of any of the Contracting Parties to fix the designation of consular officers other than the heads of consular posts.