A Diplomatic Official is a person who represents their country in foreign affairs. The most senior of these officials is an AMBASSADOR, who is responsible for representing their country in a foreign nation. A MINISTER is the next highest ranking official, and is responsible for managing diplomatic relations between countries. An ATTACHE is a lower ranking official who assists the MINISTER in their duties. Finally, a CONSUL is a Diplomatic Official who is responsible for protecting the interests of their country's citizens in a foreign nation.