foreign minister
A political and news term for the cabinet minister in charge of foreign affairs; often corresponds to 外務大臣 in Japan or the equivalent post in another country.
外相は記者会見で新しい制裁を発表した。
The foreign minister announced new sanctions at a press conference.
両国の外相が東京で会談した。
The foreign ministers of the two countries held talks in Tokyo.
He was appointed foreign minister last month.
The foreign minister resigned, taking responsibility for the scandal.