5 FAH-1 H-1010 CORRESPONDING WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS

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5 FAH-1 H-1000
COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD

5 FAH-1 H-1010

CORRESPONDING WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS

(CT:CH-75; 09-10-2024)
(Office of Origin: DT/BMP)

(CT:CH-75; 09-10-2024)

5 FAH-1 H-1011 outlines guidelines for correspondence between the U.S. Government and foreign governments, emphasizing the use of diplomatic notes and letters depending on the context. It includes specific instructions for consular posts, references to official listings of countries and capitals, and mentions that certain sections are currently unassigned or not applicable.

5 FAH-1 H-1012 GENERAL

(CT:CH-19; 7-27-2007)

a. The Department uses Diplomatic Notes for correspondence between the U.S. Government and a foreign government (see 5 FAH-1 H-600).

b. Letters may be used in correspondence with foreign government officials except when diplomatic notes are appropriate (see 5 FAH-1 H-400).

c. A consular post conducts direct correspondence with local officials or their district. In the absence of a diplomatic representative, a consular post official may correspond directly with the central government of the country in which the district is located.

d. This chapter contains guidelines for anyone in the Department responsible for corresponding with foreign governments in an official capacity. It also provides links to official current listing of the countries, official designations, and capitals of the world. This chapter concludes with specific instructions regarding the use of "United States of America”.

5 FAH-1 H-1013 References

(CT:CH-75; 09-10-2024)

5 FAH-1 H-1013.1 Acronyms

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5 FAH-1 H-1013.2 Definitions

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5 FAH-1 H-1013.3 Authorities

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5 FAH-1 H-1013.4 Exhibits