DIPLOMATIC AND/OR CONSULAR FACILITY


Meaning of DIPLOMATIC AND/OR CONSULAR FACILITY in English

Any Foreign Service establishment maintained by the US Department of State abroad. It may be designated a “mission” or “consular office,” or given a special designation for particular purposes, such as “United States Liaison Office.” A “mission” is designated as an embassy and is maintained in order to conduct normal continuing diplomatic relations between the US Government and other governments. A “consular office” is any consulate general or consulate that may participate in most foreign affairs activities, and varies in size and scope.

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.