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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Those traits, along with his standing as a protege of Marcelo Ebrard — Mexico’s secretary of the economy, who previously served as foreign minister — helped power Velasco’s meteoric career rise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

After Pakistan's foreign minister quickly flew to Beijing last month following de-escalation discussions with Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian counterparts, China said it backed Pakistan's efforts to mediate.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In a statement after Trump's ceasefire message, Iranian foreign minister Seyed Aragchi said that Iran would halt its "defensive operations" and allow safe passage through the Hormuz "via coordination with Iran's armed forces".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

On Feb. 28, the U.S.’s envoy to Cuba, Mike Hammer, met with the Vatican’s secretary of state, while Cuba’s foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, met separately with the pontiff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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