foreign minister

noun

1. (in countries other than the U.S.) a cabinet minister who conducts and supervises foreign and diplomatic relations with other states.

foreign minister

noun

1. often capitals a cabinet minister who is responsible for a country's dealings with other countries US equivalentsecretary of state

Derived Forms

• foreign ministry, noun

Other Words From

• foreign ministry noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreign minister¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

Earlier, Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba defended the US's position, saying it is within international law, but adds there are "moral ramifications for human rights defenders, and I totally get them".

From BBC

The two countries' foreign ministers said in a joint statement: "Our European security is not only under threat from Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, but also from hybrid warfare by malicious actors."

From BBC

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said it was a “failing of the international community” that the war in Gaza had not been stopped, accusing Israel of causing starvation there.

From BBC

At the weekend, Burkina Faso's foreign minister praised Russia and said it was a more suitable partner than the former colonial power France.

From BBC

The new Defence Minister, Israel Katz, who up until yesterday was the foreign minister, is more hawkish and much more in step with his boss’s thinking.

From BBC

Related Words

• cabinet minister
• secretary of state