АДМІНІСТРАТИВНО-ПРАВОВИЙ СТАТУС ПОЧЕСНИХ КОНСУЛІВ: ПРАВА, ОБОВ’ЯЗКИ ТА ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНІСТЬ

The scientific article emphasizes that, given the complex economic and socio-political processes taking place in the world today, and especially considering the situation in Ukraine, the effectiveness of diplomatic activity is gaining increasing importance, especially for a country struggling for its existence. It is proven that the honorary consul is entrusted with a wide range of duties and powers, which means that the work of this institute of diplomats makes a significant contribution to ensuring the state interests of the country being represented. This fact confirms the importance of the functioning of this institute, and the need for practical implementation of the entire available potential of its activities by Ukraine. The study of the activities of this category of authorized persons meets the interests dictated by the realities in which the world finds itself, especially considering the fact that Ukraine does not fully use the potential of honorary consuls. This state of affairs occurs due to certain economic, social and political reasons. At the same time, the issue of expanding the activities of persons of this category in the interests of Ukraine is relevant and one whose study meets the national interests of our state.