diplomatic exchange
Formal international dialogue
A diplomatic exchange is a formal interaction between representatives of different nations—sharing information, negotiating terms, or conveying official positions.
The phrase also refers to arrangements where countries trade something of equivalent value, such as prisoners or expelled diplomats: The two nations agreed to a diplomatic exchange of detained citizens.
More broadly, any measured, tactful communication between parties can be called a diplomatic exchange.
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- foreign serviceOverseas government representation
- treatyBinding pact between nations
negotiation · peace talks · consul · summit · back channel · delegation · state visit · protocol · dispatch · missive · détente · accord · rapprochement · attaché · cables · passport · visa · immunity
diplomatic exchangecasual conversation
Informal spoken exchange
backroom deal · water cooler talk · street talk · gossip · personal correspondence
diplomatic exchangeverbal attack
Aggressive spoken criticism
war of words · ultimatum · threat · denunciation · insult
diplomatic exchangecommunication blackout
Total loss of contact
diplomatic freeze · isolation · embargo · radio silence · stonewalling
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