Is there still a need for a resident Mission? --- the answer is yes:

1. Having people on the ground provides added value in terms of obtaining insight into what is going on in the host country. a country with people on the ground is more likely to get a more accurate assessment of a local opportunities, risks and developments.

2. Maintaining a resident embassy allows for people-to-people contact which cannot be substituted with telephone and email.

Source author: Simataa Matali simatamatali@icloud.com