cabinet minister; minister in charge
A minister responsible for a specific policy area or agency. Often used as a suffix attached to the portfolio name (e.g., 環境担当大臣).
The new cabinet minister has taken office.
He was appointed Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization.
Minister of State for Special Missions
Abbreviation of 内閣府特命担当大臣, a minister without portfolio who handles cross-cutting special missions. Used in official contexts.
See also: 内閣府特命担当大臣
The Minister of State for Special Missions answered questions about measures against the declining birthrate.