foreign minister
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noun
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Origin of foreign minister
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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Vance said it was already signed off electronically, while Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said his country would sign Friday, likely in Switzerland, according to Iran’s state broadcaster.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the agreement on state television but said Iran would not start implementing it until it was signed on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
Iran’s deputy foreign minister confirmed the deal, Bloomberg News reported.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026
The foreign minister added that any deal would be signed "remotely", though Switzerland on Friday said it had proposed it be signed there.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
Fischer, on the advice of the RJF Committee, wrote to Iceland’s foreign minister, David Oddsson, and requested a residence permit, which was forwarded to him immediately.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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