Definition
This is the formal title for the British government minister in charge of foreign affairs, equivalent to 'foreign minister' in most countries. It is used specifically in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth nations.
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foreign secretary (in Britain)
Examples
- 外交大臣。Yīngguó wài jiāo dà chén fābiǎo le shēngmíng.The British foreign secretary issued a statement.
- 外交大臣。Xīn rèn wài jiāo dà chén jīntiān kāishǐ fǎngwèn Rìběn.The newly appointed foreign secretary begins a visit to Japan today.
- 外交大臣。wài jiāo dà chén qiángdiào le liǎng guó zhī jiān de yǒuhǎo guānxì.The foreign secretary emphasized the friendly relations between the two countries.
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