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CEFR B2 International Diplomacy

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3. A final demand that, if rejected, may lead to serious consequences
4. Involving two countries or parties, as in a ___ agreement
8. A formal agreement to end fighting, often a prelude to a peace treaty
14. A formal international agreement, often on a specific issue like human rights
15. General agreement among a group, often reached through diplomacy
17. A high-level meeting between heads of state or government
18. A formal union between countries for mutual support and defense
19. To formally approve a treaty so that it becomes legally binding
20. The full right and power of a country to govern itself without outside interference
21. Preposition: the dispute must be resolved ___ the framework of international law
23. Preposition: ___ the summit, leaders discussed climate change and trade
24. Past tense: the UN ___ economic restrictions on the aggressive regime
25. The office of a consul in a foreign city, providing help to citizens abroad
29. An agreement in which each side gives up some demands
30. Past tense: the two presidents ___ the historic peace agreement

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1. A senior diplomat who represents their country in a foreign capital
2. Preposition: ___ to the communique, both sides agreed to further talks
5. The principle of mutual exchange of privileges between nations
6. Something granted or yielded in a negotiation to reach an agreement
7. A penalty imposed on a country to force it to obey international rules
9. Involving several countries, not just two
10. The official residence and office of an ambassador in a foreign country
11. A group of people chosen to represent their country at a meeting or negotiation
12. An official announcement or report, especially after international talks
13. Past tense: the council ___ the dispute through peaceful means
16. A temporary stop to fighting, often arranged by diplomats
22. To write an initial version of a document, such as a treaty or resolution
26. A formal agreement or treaty, often between nations
27. Adverb: the talks were ___ successful, with only a few issues remaining
28. Preposition: the treaty was signed ___ the conclusion of the negotiations

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