diplomatic accord
Formal international understanding
A diplomatic accord is a formal agreement between nations or political entities, typically negotiated through official channels to resolve disputes or establish cooperation.
The term emphasizes mutual consent and careful negotiation: The two countries signed a diplomatic accord ending decades of hostility.
Accords may address trade, borders, military arrangements, or other matters of shared concern.
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- agreementShared position between parties
- mutual agreementConsent from all parties
- pactFormal agreement between parties
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
treaty signing · peace talks · summit · Camp David · ambassador · peace · olive branch · white flag · alliance · handshake · good faith · ratification · compromise · back channel · envoy · ceasefire · détente · protocol
- peacemakingnegotiation, mediation, peace agreement, mediate, pacifying
- treatiestreaty, treaties, peace treaty, peace treaties, bilateral treaty
- Concordatsconcordat, Lateran Treaty
diplomatic accordwar
Armed struggle between groups
armed conflict · hostilities · cold war · diplomatic crisis · trade war
diplomatic accordstalemate
Mutual obstruction preventing progress
deadlock · walkout · abrogation · impasse · diplomatic failure
diplomatic accordgentleman's agreement
Informal pact based on trust
handshake deal · verbal agreement · backroom deal · tacit understanding
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