the Foreign Secretary
noun/ðə ˌfɒrən ˈsekrətri/
/ðə ˌfɔːrən ˈsekrəteri/
- the British government minister in charge of the department that deals with relations with other countries (= the Foreign and Commonwealth Office)CultureThe full title is Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. It is one of the most important jobs in the government. The Foreign Secretary represents Britain at many international meetings, and discusses foreign policy with the Prime Minister.Topics Politicsc2
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