Club Diplomatique International (CDI)

Brief Introduction and Regulations

The Club Diplomatique International (CDI) is an international organization based on diplomatic traditions, with a supportive and communicative nature, politically independent, religiously neutral, and dedicated to serving the public interest. Its aim is to strengthen relations between nations, link diplomacy with the economy, and implement humanitarian and charitable programs worldwide.

Main tasks and objectives:

Building relationships between diplomats, international organizations, and economic actors.
Promoting peace and preventing armed conflicts.
Supporting diplomatic studies, education, research, and international cooperation.
Cooperating with humanitarian organizations (e.g., UNICEF, ICRC, UN).

Operation and legal principles:

Activities are carried out in accordance with the provisions of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
According to the Convention, fees and charges imposed by diplomatic missions in the course of their official duties are exempt from all taxes and duties.
Jurisdiction: ICC International Court of Arbitration.
Official communications are published in accordance with the law.

Membership:

Active and supporting membership is open to all diplomats, officials of international organizations, and any natural or legal person who supports the goals of CDI.
The General Assembly may grant honorary membership for outstanding merits.

Exclusion:

The Presidency is entitled to immediately exclude any member whose conduct causes harm to CDI or who engages in activities contrary to the interests of the Club.

The excluded member must be notified in writing of the exclusion and its reasons.

The membership fee for the year of exclusion must be paid; no refund is granted for prepaid multi-year fees.

The decision may be appealed in writing to the General Assembly within 10 days, which, after hearing both sides, will make a final decision.

Benefits:

CDI membership provides prestige, international networking opportunities, and access to the exclusive benefits of the organization worldwide.