Originally Posted by
lightweight
I wasn't quoting.
OK, then but why where you emphasizing the word: DIFFERENT. Diplomacy (multi- or bilateral) is per definition between different countries....and all countries involved in diplomacy do this in their own interest, understanding that if they don't engage, they are worse of. Yet, there was one world leader of a civilised country who sort of failed to understand this general principle in the recent past.
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