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foreign minister

American  

noun

  1. (in countries other than the U.S.) a cabinet minister who conducts and supervises foreign and diplomatic relations with other states.

foreign minister British  

noun

  1. US equivalent: secretary of state.  (often capitals) a cabinet minister who is responsible for a country's dealings with other countries

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  • foreign ministry noun

Etymology

Origin of foreign minister

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

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“I am very upset about the appointment and the statement, which I find completely unacceptable,” the foreign minister told broadcaster TV2.

From The Wall Street Journal

In his opening remarks, Malaysia's foreign minister asked both sides and other Asean members to give the matter "our most urgent attention".

From BBC

In an address to the United Nations in September, Pyongyang's vice foreign minister Kim Son Gyong said his country would never surrender its nuclear weapons.

From Barron's

Some 200 West African soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, are in Benin to support the government following Sunday's failed coup, Benin's foreign minister says.

From BBC

The foreign minister also batted off suggestions that Kyiv could be given security guarantees in the form of foreign troops stationed in Ukraine.

From BBC

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