This is a series of duties and functions of an ambassador

JAKARTA (Antara) – Ambassador is one of the prestigious positions in the international relations sector. They act as the official representatives of a country in another country and become the spearhead of diplomacy, cooperation, and inter -nation relations.

Understanding the duties and functions of an ambassador can help you to find out more in the important role of this profession, while providing an overview for those who are interested in pursuing careers in the field of diplomatic or foreign services.

What are the duties of an ambassador?

The ambassador representing his country in the country where they were assigned. They bring the mandate of the country of origin to maintain good relations, fight for national interests, and establish communication with the host state government. Here are some of the main tasks of the Ambassador:

1. Representing the country of origin
As the official representation of the government, the ambassador became a spokesperson for the policies, views, and interests of the country. They are tasked with conveying the official attitude of the country of origin in various diplomatic forums and international meetings.

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2. Building diplomatic relations
The ambassador played a role in building and maintaining diplomatic relations between two countries. They attended the official event, met local government officials, and established dialogues aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

3. Encourage trade and investment
One of the important functions of the ambassador is to facilitate trade and investment between the country of origin and the country of duty. They help open business opportunities, provide market information, and support companies from their country in entering foreign markets.

4. Protect citizens
The Ambassador is responsible for protecting the safety and interests of its citizens who live or travel in the placement country. In emergency situations such as natural disasters or political riots, they are assigned to coordinate assistance and ensure legal protection for their citizens.

5. Reporting the situation of the host country
The Ambassador conducted an analysis and reporting of political, social and economic developments in the country where they served. This information is very important to support decision making at the level of government of origin.

6. Promoting cultural exchange
The ambassador also played a role in building cultural understanding between the two countries. They hold arts, education and cultural exchange activities as a form of public diplomacy to strengthen relations between communities of the two countries.

7. Play a role in international negotiations
In many cases, the ambassador is also a representative of the country in negotiating bilateral or multilateral agreements, such as trade agreements, security cooperation, and environmental issues. They try to achieve an agreement that benefits both parties.

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The important skills of an ambassador
To carry out the tasks above, the Ambassador needs to have a variety of special skills, including:

• Foreign language skills: Communicating effectively in the language of the host country is the main requirement for building strong diplomatic relations.
• Ability Public Speaking: The Ambassador must be able to convey his country’s message clearly and convincingly in the official forum.
• Crisis Management: Able to handle emergency situations quickly and precisely to protect national interests and citizens.
• Cultural Intelligence (Cultural Intelligence): Understanding and respecting the culture of other countries is very important to create harmonious cooperation.
• Diplomatic negotiations: The ability to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements, accompanied by a deep understanding of international issues.
• Understanding diplomatic protocol: Knowing manners and official rules in interaction between countries.
• International Law Knowledge: Understand the agreement and law governing relations between countries.
• Media Relations and Public Diplomacy: Able to form a positive image of the country through the media and public communication.

The Ambassador profession is not only about high positions, but rather a great responsibility in maintaining the dignity and interests of the state on the world stage.

Through a combination of knowledge, skills, and integrity, the ambassador plays a vital role in creating a more connected, peaceful and mutual respect world.

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Reporter: Raihan Fadilah
Editor: Suryanto
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