noun
foreign delegation; diplomatic envoy; foreign mission
Refers to an official group or representative sent from one country to another for diplomatic purposes.
外国使節が大統領を表敬訪問した。
The foreign delegation paid a courtesy call on the president.
外国使節団が来日し、経済協力について協議した。
A foreign mission visited Japan and discussed economic cooperation.
Compound of 外国 (foreign country) and 使節 (envoy, mission).