foreign minister
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of foreign minister
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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“Any credible framework must be based on coordination with Iran,” said Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister in charge of legal affairs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
But then it added, “Iran’s foreign minister, however, said earlier that real negotiations on the ‘nuclear issue’ hadn’t started yet.”
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
Mutua was initially Kenya's foreign minister when President William Ruto came to power in 2022.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
According to the BBC, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the end of military operations in a phone call on Iranian state TV, which portrayed the framework deal as a “victory for Iran.”
From Salon • Jun. 19, 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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