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Establishment of Diplomatic and Consular Relations between the Republic of Poland and the Cook Islands

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32084/bsawp.10436  [Google Scholar]
Published: 2026-03-03

Abstract

This paper analyzes the establishment of diplomatic and consular relations between the Republic of Poland and the Cook Islands, which took place on March 20, 2025. It discusses the essence of diplomatic and consular relations in international law, highlighting their role in representing state interests, protecting citizens, and maintaining peaceful international relations. The study also examines the unique legal status of the Cook Islands as a subject of limited international personality, possessing autonomy in foreign policy while remaining in free association with New Zealand. The establishment of diplomatic and consular relations between Poland and the Cook Islands serves as an example of the flexible application of diplomatic law to atypical entities and confirms the functional capacity of the Cook Islands to conduct international relations. The analysis indicates that this act enables the development of bilateral cooperation in political, economic, cultural, and educational spheres, while strengthening Poland’s position in the Pacific region. The establishment of these relations demonstrates the adaptability of contemporary international law and its capacity to stabilize the international order through formal regulation of state interactions.

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