diplomatic overture

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📖 Definitions

  1. An initial gesture or proposal made by one party to another, typically in international relations, intended to open channels of communication, reduce tensions, or initiate negotiations.; A friendly or conciliatory action taken to improve relations between two countries or groups that have previously been in conflict or estrangement.

💬 Examples

  1. The ambassador's visit was seen as a significant diplomatic overture aimed at easing the long-standing border dispute.

  2. Despite the hostile rhetoric from both sides, the recent trade agreement served as a tentative diplomatic overture.