But for every talented diplomat, at least ten affluent blockheads sat in high places to hobble their every move.

He is a talented diplomat.

Africa was regarded as a dynamic place for talented young diplomats as Kennedy's New Frontier did battle with the Soviets and the Chinese over foreign aid and propaganda.

The President commented on the loss of a young and talented diplomat, and said that he had already assigned someone the job of organizing a quiet memorial tribute to her.

She is a talented diplomat and currently works as a King's courier.

In between rushing around unifying Italy, this talented diplomat transformed his family's rundown vineyards with the help of a French winemaker.

This was considered a well-suited appointment as he had a reputation of being one of the most accomplished and talented diplomats in the Dual Monarchy's service.

The Foreign Service now began to take more notice of this talented diplomat.

Historian Tracy Adams describes Isabeau as a talented diplomat who navigated court politics with ease, grace and charisma.

As Ambassador to Egypt, he was "considered by his American colleagues, Egyptian peers and Sadat as an extraordinarily talented diplomat."