trade mission

Business diplomacy trip

A trade mission is an organized trip by business leaders and government officials to another country to promote commerce and establish trading relationships.

Delegations typically meet with foreign counterparts, tour facilities, and negotiate deals: The governor led a trade mission to Japan to attract investment.

The term also refers to a permanent commercial office in a foreign country that facilitates trade between nations.

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