0 the arrangement between two countries by which each has representatives in the other country: --
Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations.
It may be taken as an immediate indication that aggressive measures are in prospect, and diplomatic relations may be impaired by the fact.
The talks were conducted in a positive atmosphere and covered bilateral issues, including the possible restoration of diplomatic relations.
It is necessary in our trade, aid, cultural exchanges and diplomatic relations.
They cannot be taken as a result of pressure of the kind which it was imagined this breaking off of diplomatic relations would mean.
But this is a separate and distinct thing altogether from the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The question of recognition and of entering into diplomatic relations between nations is not one of a bargain.
It is unfortunate that the establishment of diplomatic relations has not yet been completed and that no real progress has been made.
I must comment on the fact, when considering the politically sensitive countries, that there is one factor in diplomatic relations which disturbs me.
