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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8080239.stm
Does this implies that US (or any other nation) thinks that its diplomats should even talk (informally/formally) with their counterparts who are from enemy nation?
This looks quite immature to me that if I find some differences with someone in one or two things, I would completely stop talking with that person. I am trying to understand how one nation should act with its enemies (nations that has differences) particularly in the situations like described in the linked news (July 4, festivities, or any other occasions that are not related to current differences).
The decision to invite Iranian diplomats to an American reception is a symbolic gesture but it puts an end to almost 30 years of a US policy discouraging even informal contacts with Iranian officials.
The two countries have no diplomatic relations and the ban on substantive discussions remains in place, but this 4 July American diplomats will be allowed to go beyond the courtesy handshake and engage in small talk with their Iranian counterparts.
Does this implies that US (or any other nation) thinks that its diplomats should even talk (informally/formally) with their counterparts who are from enemy nation?
This looks quite immature to me that if I find some differences with someone in one or two things, I would completely stop talking with that person. I am trying to understand how one nation should act with its enemies (nations that has differences) particularly in the situations like described in the linked news (July 4, festivities, or any other occasions that are not related to current differences).