A diplomat is an official who handles foreign affairs. They are usually divided into two categories: domestic foreign Ministry officials and domestic diplomats abroad. Sometimes diplomats will refer to the latter. Diplomats enjoy diplomatic privileges and preferential treatment in the host country.
An official in charge of foreign affairs. Generally speaking, it can be divided into two categories: ① domestic and foreign officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, such as officials below the Foreign Minister, are in charge of various affairs in a country's foreign relations. (2) Diplomatic personnel sent by the state to foreign countries, such as ambassadors, ministers, agents, counsellors, secretaries, military attaché s and business representatives. Sometimes diplomats will refer to the latter.
Among them, the specific responsibilities include:
1. Study and analyze foreign policy, consult policy departments of various countries and representatives of expatriates, and make suggestions to leaders.
2. Manage and maintain diplomatic relations with various countries, including contacts with government agencies, commercial organizations, non-governmental organizations, the media and the public.
3. Issue diplomatic statements and opinions to foreign governments and organizations, negotiate and negotiate, solve international problems and protect national interests.
4. Handle and coordinate consular and diplomatic protection affairs, protect the interests of nationals and countries, and protect the rights and safety of millions of citizens living and traveling abroad.
5. Coordinate and promote cooperation among countries in the fields of culture, education, tourism, science and technology, trade and investment, strengthen mutual understanding and friendship among people, and improve diplomatic image and national soft power.
6. In case of national emergency or international crisis, release information to the outside world, organize and coordinate aid and rescue work, and protect the lives and property of overseas Chinese.
7. Report and reflect diplomatic information, analyze and evaluate the diplomatic situation and international development trends, and formulate and revise foreign policies and strategies.
8. Visit and establish diplomatic networks, live and work in various countries, understand and learn different cultures and ideas, and provide information services and suggestions for the development of their own countries and international political, economic and social changes.