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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But Iran’s foreign minister eased concerns: “For a period of two weeks,” he wrote that evening, “safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible” within certain limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz seemed to be back in business; Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said as much on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

An 86-year-old French woman who was detained at an immigration enforcement centre in the US has returned to France, the country's foreign minister says.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, declared the strait “completely open” for commercial vessels in a social media post.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 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