DIRCO State Protocol

By | January 20, 2022

DIRCO State Protocol

DIRCO State Protocol, In international politics, protocol is the etiquette of diplomacy and affairs of state. It may also refer to an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty.
A protocol is a rule which describes how an activity should be performed, especially in the field of diplomacy. In diplomatic services and governmental fields of endeavor protocols are often unwritten guidelines. Protocols specify the proper and generally accepted behavior in matters of state and diplomacy, such as showing appropriate respect to a head of state, ranking diplomats in chronological order of their accreditation at court, and so on. One definition is:



Protocol is commonly described as a set of international courtesy rules. These well-established and time-honored rules have made it easier for nations and people to live and work together. Part of protocol has always been the acknowledgment of the hierarchical standing of all present. Protocol rules are based on the principles of civility.—Dr. P.M. Forni on behalf of the International Association of Protocol Consultants and Officers.



 

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Heads of Diplomatic Mission in South Africa (In Order of Precedence)
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Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act 37 of 2001
Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges (DIAP)
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Policy on the Management of Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges 2011
Providing Protocol Advisory Services to Government Departments, and Chapter 9 Institutions
South African National Anthem
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DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
SOUTH AFRICAN REPRESENTATION ABROAD
South African Representation Abroad (listed alphabetically)
South African Representation in International Organization
FOREIGN REPRESENTATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Foreign Representation in South Africa (listed alphabetically)
International Organization Represented in South Africa