deputy minister
Britishnoun
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He served from 2008 to 2014 as Mr. Putin’s deputy minister of economic development, overseeing forecasting, strategic planning and budgeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
He has been nominated as deputy minister for trade and industry - a significant demotion.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Saab's wife Camilla Fabri, who served as deputy minister for international communication, was also dismissed by Rodriguez in February.
From Barron's ● May 17, 2026
“I think it’s too early to predict what will happen,” said Sri Lanka’s deputy minister of information, Kaushalya Ariyarathne.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
“It’s a disgrace,” charged the deputy minister of defense, shattering his glasses on the table.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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