3. Notrithstanding the foregoing paragraphs, innunity shall conEinue to subsist with respect to acts perforned by the diplomatic courier in the exercise of his functions. Article 22 Waiver of iqnunities 1. The eending State nay waive the inmunities of the diplonatic courier. 2. tfaiver nust always be exPress' except as provided in paragraph 3 of t'his article, ard shall be cmrnunicated in writing. 3. The lnitiation of proceedings by ttre diplomatic courier Ehall preclude him from invoking imunity from jurisdiction in respect of any counter-clain directly connected wtth the PrinciPal claim. 4. t{aiver of, inununity from jurisdiction in respect of civi!. or administrative proceedings shall not be held to irnply waiver of imnunity in resPect of t'he execution of the judgment, for which a separate waiver shall be necessary. 5. If ttre sending State does not waive the immunity of the diplornatic courier in respect, of a civil action, it shal} use iEs best endeavours to bring about a just settlement of, the case. Article 23 Status of the captain of a ahip or aircraft entrusted wiEh the diplqpatic bag I. lhe captain of a ship or aircraft in commercial service which is scheduted to arrlve at an authorized port of entry may be enlrusted with the diplonatic bag of the eending State or of a mission, consular Post or delegation of Ehat State. 2. The captain shatl be provided with an official document indicating the lutoberof packages constituting the bag entrusted to bimr but he shall not be considered to be a diplonatic courier. 3. The receiving State shall perrnit a menber of a mission, consular post or delegation of tbe sending State to have unirnpeded access to the ship or aircraft in ordei to take possession of Ehe bag directly and freety from the captain or to
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a section from a treaty or international agreement related to diplomatic immunity and the handling of diplomatic bags. It discusses the responsibilities and privileges of diplomatic couriers, captains of ships or aircraft carrying diplomatic bags, and the waiver of immunities. The text does not seem to be related to any specific sector or field, but rather focuses on the legal framework and procedures for international diplomatic communication.

**Category**
International Trade, Transport and Communication