Diplomatic service

A diplomatic service is the body of diplomats and foreign policy officers maintained by the government of a country to communicate with the governments of other countries. Diplomatic personnel enjoy diplomatic immunity when they are accredited to other countries.

Related Topics:
Diplomat - Foreign policy - Government - Country - Diplomatic immunity

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In the United States, the diplomatic service is known as the Foreign Service and is part of the Civil Service. Appointments in the Foreign Service are excepted service appointments.

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See also diplomatic corps.

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