Permanent Representation

/ ˈpɜː.mə.nənt ˌrep.rɪ.zenˈteɪ.ʃən / noun /

RE: DIPLOMACY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, POLITICS

A permanent representation is a country’s official office to an international organisation, such as the European Union (EU) or the United Nations (UN). It works like an embassy, but instead of being based in another country, it is based within the organisation’s headquarters and focuses on representing that country’s views and interests in global discussions.

People working in permanent representations - led by a Permanent Representative, who is a senior diplomat - attend meetings, help negotiate agreements, and stay involved in daily decisions on issues like trade, security, the environment, and human rights.

These offices help ensure that a country has a voice in shaping international policies and that decisions made at the global level take national priorities into account. Permanent representations also keep their home governments updated on what’s happening in international organisations.

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