diplomatic gift
Gesture between nations
A diplomatic gift is a present exchanged between governments, heads of state, or official representatives as a gesture of goodwill or to mark significant occasions.
These gifts often carry symbolic weight—reflecting national culture, craftsmanship, or shared history: The delegation presented a diplomatic gift of rare porcelain.
Protocol typically governs what recipients may keep personally versus what becomes state property.
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- goodwillKindly, generous spirit
- goodwill gestureAct demonstrating friendly intentions
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
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- diplomatic itemstreaty, passport, visa, peace treaty, trade agreement
diplomatic giftdeclaration of war
Formal announcement of hostilities
sanctions · ultimatum · provocation · embargo · act of war
diplomatic gifttribute
Offering of respect
bribe · ransom · protection money · war reparations · indemnity
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