foreign secretary
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of foreign secretary
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told the BBC the situation was "deeply stressful" for those affected.
From BBC
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told the BBC there were an estimated 300,000 British citizens in Gulf countries, where much of the airspace is closed.
From BBC
Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper previously dubbed the couple's sentence "completely appalling and totally unjustifiable", and vowed the government would "pursue this case relentlessly with the Iranian government until we see Craig and Lindsay Foreman safely returned".
From BBC
In a separate press briefing on Thursday, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, when asked if India would be part of the International Stabilisation Force for Gaza, said that New Delhi was awaiting greater clarity "on the ground".
From Barron's
Johnson, who was foreign secretary and prime minister during some of that period, admitted regret for not having taken more action.
From BBC
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