special envoy
Mission-specific ambassador
A special envoy is a diplomatic representative sent by a government to handle a specific mission or issue, distinct from permanent ambassadors.
Special envoys typically address crises, negotiations, or sensitive matters requiring focused attention: The president appointed a special envoy for Middle East peace talks.
The role implies temporary assignment with a narrow mandate.
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
- negotiatorOne who bargains professionally
- emissaryAgent sent abroad
- diplomatic missionState envoy group abroad
- delegateEntrust authority to another
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- diplomatsambassador, diplomat, consul, emissary, attache
- United NationsUN, United Nations, General Assembly, Security Council, Secretariat
- mediatorsmediator, mediators, arbitrator, arbitrators, negotiator
- appointeesappointee, nominee, designee, ambassador, cabinet secretary
- Federal Officialscabinet secretary, cabinet member, attorney general, secretary of state, secretary of defense
special envoyprivate citizen
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