A diplomat (from Ancient Greek: δίπλωμα; romanized diploma) is
a person appointed by a state or an intergovernmental institution such
as the United Nations or the European Union to conduct diplomacy with
one or more other States or international organizations.The main
functions of diplomats are: representation and protection of the
interests and nationals of the sending State; initiation and
facilitation of strategic agreements; treaties and conventions;
promotion of information; trade and commerce; technology; and friendly
relations. Seasoned diplomats of international repute are used in
international organizations (for example, the United Nations, the
world's largest diplomatic forum) as well as multinational companies
for their experience in management and negotiating skills. Diplomats
are members of foreign services and diplomatic corps of various
nations of the world.Diplomats are the oldest form of any of the
foreign policy institutions of a state, predating by centuries foreign
ministers and ministerial offices. They usually have diplomatic
immunity, and in their official travels they usually use a diplomatic
passport or, for UN officials, a United Nations laissez-passer.The
regular use of permanent diplomatic representation began between the
States of fifteenth century Italy. However the terms "diplomacy" and
"diplomat" appeared in the French Revolution. "Diplomat" is derived
from the Greek διπλωμάτης (diplÅ mátÄ"s), the holder of a
diploma, referring to diplomats' documents of accreditation from their
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