also: がいこうチャネル
noun
diplomatic channel
Refers to official communication pathways between governments or diplomatic entities.
両国は外交チャンネルを通じて協議を続けている。
The two countries continue discussions through diplomatic channels.
Standard spelling using チャンネル.
Variant spelling using チャネル; less common but still used.
Compound of 外交 (diplomacy) and チャンネル (channel), a direct borrowing from English 'diplomatic channel'.