Definitions

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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Now, Ukraine's foreign minister has told the BBC that Kyiv is keen to introduce some "new dynamics" into the negotiation process.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"This is a shared responsibility," foreign minister Ronald Lamola said at the weekend on the sidelines of a meeting of the 16-nation Southern African Development Community.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Cuba’s deputy foreign minister, said that while the country hopes to avert conflict, it is hardening its defenses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Baqaei said a delegation from Qatar had also held talks with the Iranian foreign minister on Friday.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

I told him I wanted to see the state president and the foreign minister, Pik Botha.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela