foreign affairs

American  

plural noun

1. activities of a nation in its relationships with other nations; international relations.

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foreign affairs British  

plural noun

1. matters abroad that involve the homeland, such as relations with another country

2. matters that do not involve the homeland

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Etymology

Origin of foreign affairs

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for the probe when it learned of Ramos-Solano’s death on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its call to the responsible authorities to ensure that these regrettable cases do not continue and demands an immediate review of the Adelanto center, due to the serious omissions and evident deficiencies in the provision of medical care to the people in its custody,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times

During a press conference last week, Roberto Velasco Álvarez, the top North American official in Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, said 13 Mexican nationals have died either during immigration operations or while in immigration detention.

From Los Angeles Times

Foreign affairs minister José Manuel Albares stated the aim of the decision was to "not do anything that could encourage an escalation in this war".

From BBC

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs initially welcomed the update as “positive and friendly.”

From The Wall Street Journal