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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One of them concluded that a proposed deal negotiated by Oman’s foreign minister “smelled fishy.”

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The United States and Iran are preparing for direct talks, the German foreign minister also said, adding it was "expected to take place in Pakistan very soon", without revealing the source of the information.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

On Wednesday, after Iran publicly scoffed at the United States’ ceasefire proposal via state media, foreign minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that, actually, the country’s leaders were still reviewing it.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Speaking on state TV on Wednesday, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, said there were no negotiations taking place between the two countries.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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