Question

Does a diplomat always represent one party’s interests to another party?

Answer 1

Diplomacy has existed since the beginning of the human race. The act of conducting negotiations between two persons, or two nations at a large scope is essential to the upkeep of international affairs. Among the many functions of diplomacy, some include preventing war and violence, and fortifying relations between two nations. Diplomacy is most importantly used to complete a specific agenda. Therefore without diplomacy, much of the world’s affairs would be abolished, international organizations would not exist, and above all the world would be at a constant state of war. It is for diplomacy that certain countries can exist in harmony.

Answer 2

Yes, off course a diplomat always represents one party's (state) interests to another.

The main job of the diplomat is to represent the interests of the appointing country, in another country or where he is appointed as diplomat. He protects the interests and the citizens of her country in the appointed country. He also deescalates the tensions between the two.