With para diploamcy.. --- the nation state no longer enjoys exclusive practice of foreign relations. Some regional governments and non state actors have well established policies for external activities guided by local priorities. These activities include engaging in economic diplomacy, promoting the region´s trade and investment opportunities, as well as participating at the multilateral fora to support/bring focus on issues that might directly affect their socio-economic development such as climate change..

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