In the passage below choice the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.

Question

Before a new ambassador is appointed to represent his national in a foreign capital ------------------ is sought from the government of the country where he is expected to go

Answer 1

The most suitable phrase to fill the numbered gap in the passage could be "agrément" or "approval."

The complete sentence would read: "Before a new ambassador is appointed to represent his nation in a foreign capital, agrément is sought from the government of the country where he is expected to go."

Alternatively, if you're looking for a more general term, you could use "permission."