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The Role of the « Chargé d’Affaires »

The Role of the « Chargé d’Affaires ». Khaled Altamimi First Secretary The Embassy of the State of Bahrain. Introduction . Types of Chargé d’Affaires Appointed by the government ( En-Pied ) Appointed by the head of the mission ( Ad-Interim ) The Activities of the Chargé d’Affaires

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The Role of the « Chargé d’Affaires »

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  1. The Role of the« Chargé d’Affaires » Khaled Altamimi First Secretary The Embassy of the State of Bahrain

  2. Introduction • Types of Chargé d’Affaires • Appointed by the government (En-Pied) • Appointed by the head of the mission (Ad-Interim) • The Activities of the Chargé d’Affaires (inside and outside the mission): • En-Pied • Ad-Interim • Conclusion

  3. The Types of Chargé d’Affaires • There are two types of Chargé d’Affaires: • Chargé d’Affaires appointed by the government (En-Pied): • Not reached ambassadorial level • Enjoy the same privileges as the head of mission • Chargé d’Affaires appointed by the Ambassador (Ad-Interim): • Ambassadorial level • The absence of the Ambassador

  4. The Activities of Chargé d’Affaires(Inside and Outside of the Mission) • En-Pied: His/her activities: • Bilateral relations • Signing agreements • Visiting or receiving a head of mission • Visiting MFA of the host nation as head of the mission • Reports of diplomatic and local staff • Dismissing or appointing local staff • Display national flag on the embassy car

  5. The Activities of Chargé d’Affaires(Inside and Outside of the Mission) • En-Pied: He/she is not authorised to: • Use the residence of the Ambassador • Use the title of Ambassador • Introduce themselves as Ambassador

  6. The Activities of Chargé d’Affaires(Inside and Outside of the Mission) • Ad-Interim: His/her activities: • Deal with bilateral and political issues • Receive reports from other diplomats • Attend meetings and other activities on behalf of the head of the mission • Has the right to obtain allowance from the MFA

  7. The Activities of Chargé Affaires(Inside and Outside of the Mission) • Ad-Interim: He/she is not authorised to: • Dismiss or recruit any staff • Increase or reduce the salaries of staff • Use the Ambassador’s office • Use the Ambassador’s personal car • Use the national flag on his/her car

  8. Conclusion • Chargé d’AffairesEn-Pied: • Considered as Ambassador-in-waiting • He/she lives in the host country once Ambassador has been appointed • Chargé d’AffairesAd-Interim: • The appointment generally follows the rule of seniority • The head of the mission is free to appoint any member of the diplomatic staff as Ad-Interim

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