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States often speak of being in friendly relations and of having friends. By these terms they generally refer to contacts which are at the least marked by easy and unfettered diplomatic links and at the most by productive liaisons in a variety of spheres. Thus the terms tend to have the connotation of ‘normal’ relations. However, while the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations lists the promotion of ‘friendly relations’ as one of the functions of a diplomatic mission, it should be noted that relations between states are based on utility, not liking. International ‘friendship’ is therefore quite different from the phenomenon which, as among humans, is usually indicated by the use of that term. Accordingly, rather than ‘friends’ and ‘friendly’ such terms as ‘associates’ and ‘associative’ would be more appropriate at the international level. But there is little chance of them supplanting the current usage. See also diplomatic functions. |
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