foreign minister

NOUN

government minister

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cabinet minister secretary of state

WEAK

foreign secretary minister of foreign affairs

Example Sentences

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They then extended gains Friday after Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” to commercial vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister said that in conjunction with the cease-fire in Lebanon, “the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Iran's foreign minister has said the Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial vessels, but added that ships should use designated safe lanes.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

In an address to fellow Mexican diplomats, the newly minted foreign minister alluded to the atmosphere of global tumult, without naming those responsible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Earlier that evening, the German ambassador to Russia, Count Friedrich von Pourtales, requested a meeting with Russian foreign minister Sergei Sazonov.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman