foreign delegations

Overseas official representatives

Foreign delegations are groups of officials sent by one country to represent it in another country or at international gatherings.

The term typically appears in diplomatic and governmental contexts: The president met with foreign delegations at the summit, Foreign delegations toured the disaster area.

A delegation carries authority to speak or negotiate on behalf of its government.

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trade agreements · trade mission · bilateral talks · treaties · negotiations · envoys · goodwill tour · peace talks · state visits · photo opportunity · flag ceremony · cultural festivals · student exchange programs · trade fairs · technology expos · joint ventures · art exhibitions · financial advisors

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formality of representation

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People from another nation

Family

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