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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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"If the ultimate objective is to ensure forever that Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, I think we have cracked that problem through these negotiations," the foreign minister said.

From Barron's

"The EU has adopted strong sanctions against Iran and supported diplomatic solutions, including on the nuclear issue," she said in a statement on X, adding she has spoken to Israel's and other regional foreign ministers.

From BBC

Some 55 Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in Ukraine, the country's foreign minister said on Friday, promising a crackdown on illicit recruitment schemes luring citizens to Russia under false pretences.

From Barron's

The foreign minister of Oman, which has helped to mediate the Geneva talks, said the talks had made progress.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oman’s foreign minister, who’s mediating the talks, said there was “significant progress” and that talks would resume soon.

From The Wall Street Journal

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