politics

definition of ambassador

The ambassador is he Diplomatic agent accredited in a foreign country to officially represent the state to which he belongs, the head of it, such as the president, in the case of a nation with a presidential system, or failing that, the government of the country from which it comes.

Generally, this official is appointed by the executive power of his country and once he is in effect in his position, he must settle in the place in question, that is, the Argentine ambassador to the United States must settle in the city of that corresponding country to carry out its functions from there. His tasks will be carried out from a building known as an embassy, ​​in which he will be accompanied by specific personnel who will help him carry out his tasks.

Traditionally, both the territory, the personnel, and the vehicles that correspond to an embassy enjoy what is known as diplomatic immunity.

Among the main functions and activities of an ambassador are: attending to matters of state interest between the country he represents and before which he is accredited as an ambassador and that can range in the following topics: politics, economy, trade, culture, tourism, treaties, agreements, among others and in some cases they may also have to understand in issues or eventual problems that affect his compatriots on the ground in which he performs his role as ambassador, having first of all ensure safety and integrity of these.

Also, with the same term, the emissary or messenger of some important matter. Juan was chosen by his colleagues as an ambassador to represent the company at the annual meeting of organizations.

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