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One made by a departing head of mission on the head of the state to which the diplomat concerned has been accredited, or to any other dignitary with whom he or she has had dealings. In most, but not all, countries protocol does not require a call on the head of state, but some circumstances may result in one being made: close ties between the two states concerned, a personal relationship between the departing head of mission and the head of state, or just the expressed wish of the head of mission. In the last case, as well as when a farewell call is a protocol requirement, the diplomat may find that the diary of the head of state is somewhat congested. This is a real likelihood if he or she is also head of government, and a delay possibly extending to months before a convenient time for a farewell call can be found may well be the result. Any such call is likely to be less formal than the initial one employed by a head of mission to present letters of credence to the head of state. Farewell calls on the receiving state\'s foreign minister are more likely to be made than on the head of state. Also known as a farewell audience. |
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