In some nations, such as India, the Foreign Minister is referred to as the Minister for External Affairs or, as in the case of Brazil and of the former Soviet Union, as the Minister of External Relations. In the United States the equivalent to the foreign ministry is called the Department of State, and the equivalent position is known as the Secretary of State. Other common titles may include minister of foreign relations. In many Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries in Latin America, the foreign minister is colloquially called canciller (chancellor).
Powers of position
A foreign minister's powers can vary from government to government. In a classic parliamentary system, a foreign minister can potentially exert significant influence in forming foreign policy but when the government is dominated by a strong prime minister the foreign minister may be limited to playing a more marginal or subsidiary role in determining policy. Similarly, the political powers invested in the foreign minister are often more limited in presidential governments with a strong executive. Since the end of World War II, it has been common for both the foreign minister and defense minister to be part of an inner cabinet (commonly known as a national security council) in order to coordinate defense and diplomatic policy. Although the 19th and early 20th centuries saw many heads of government assume the foreign ministry, this practice has since become uncommon in most developed nations.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, responsible for foreign and security policy and general foreign service matters, Timo Soini.
Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, responsible for economic relations, coordination of EU affairs, coordination of the country's relations with adjacent states and planning and coordination of Finland's Nordic relations, Lenita Toivakka.
Constitutional mandate
Section 93 (Competence in the area of foreign policy issues) of the Constitution of Finland provides:
However, the Parliament accepts Finland’s international obligations and their denouncement and decides on the bringing into force of Finland’s international obligations in so far as provided in this Constitution. The President decides on matters of war and peace, with the consent of the Parliament.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (Irish:An tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála) is the senior minister at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the Government of Ireland. The Minister's office is located at Iveagh House, on St Stephen's Green in Dublin; "Iveagh House" is often used as a metonym for the department as a whole. From 1922 until 1971 the title of the office was "Minister for External Affairs".
Deputy Secretary Sullivan Meets with Brunei Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Erywan
Deputy Secretary Sullivan meets Brunei Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Dato Seri Paduka Erywan Yusof, at the Department of State on June 11, 2018.
published: 11 Jun 2018
Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade invites you to WEDF 2017
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, invites you to the 2017 World Export Development Forum on 25-26 October in Budapest.
This year’s WEDF will be co-hosted by ITC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary.
Find more information here: http://www.intracen.org/itc/events/world-export-development-forum/
published: 15 Mar 2017
PM Netanyahu Meets with Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש בכנסת עם שר החוץ והמסחר של הונגריה Péter Szijjártó
וידאו: לע"מ
published: 16 Nov 2015
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan on free trade
ST VIDEO: NIRMAL GHOSH
published: 30 Sep 2018
Trading with China 'not worth the risk' for other countries: Trade minister
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has warned trade sanctions imposed on Australian products may have serious consequences for China’s trade relationships with other nations around the world.
He said China imposing tariffs and bans on Australian goods will likely have a “knock on” effect for other countries - who will view trading with China as an economic risk.
“So that heightened risk profile is one that all businesses around the world potentially face which means it’s a bad outcome for China and the Chinese economy as well as for economies like ours around the world,” Mr Birmingham said.
“That ultimately China faces the prospect that businesses making commercial decisions around the world will decide that there’s a higher risk and potentially not worth the rewards that are there and ...
published: 16 Dec 2020
Ralph Regenvanu - Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Vanuatu
Video Statement from Ralph Regenvanu (Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Vanuatu) at The CVF Virtual Summit, 2018.
published: 22 Nov 2018
Courtesy Call of Minister Péter Szijjárto, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade 6/13/2024
Study Room, Malacañan Palace
June 13, 2024
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conveys his warmest welcome to Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjárto in a courtesy call at the Study Room, Malacañan Palace on June 13, 2024.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Hungarian Foreign Minister is undertaking an Official Visit to the Philippines, marking his third trip to the country in his current role. He previously paid a visit in 2017 where he met then-acting DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and in 2020, engaging with then Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.
His visit also coincides with the ongoing celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and the Philippines. Hungary is among the key partners of the country in different f...
published: 13 Jun 2024
Zimbabwean foreign affairs minister leads delegation to SA
Bilateral relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be strengthened. Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister will lead the country's delegation to Pretoria.The minister will meet with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi Pandor.
This will afford Harare and Pretoria to attend to the mid-term review of the Bi-national commission.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
published: 10 Aug 2022
H.E. Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary
H.E. Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary
published: 01 Oct 2015
Bilateral Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary 10/19/2018
Juptus Lipsus Building, Brussels, Belgium
October 19, 2018
On the second day of his participation in the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit and the EU-ASEAN (European Union – Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Leaders’ Meeting, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. holds a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto of Hungary.
The meeting takes place at the Juptus Lipsus Building in Brussels, Belgium on October 19, 2018.
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Deputy Secretary Sullivan meets Brunei Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Dato Seri Paduka Erywan Yusof, at the Department of State on June 11, 2018.
Deputy Secretary Sullivan meets Brunei Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Dato Seri Paduka Erywan Yusof, at the Department of State on June 11, 2018.
Deputy Secretary Sullivan meets Brunei Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Dato Seri Paduka Erywan Yusof, at the Department of State on June 11, 2018.
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, invites you to the 2017 World Export Development Forum on 25-26 October in Budapest.
This y...
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, invites you to the 2017 World Export Development Forum on 25-26 October in Budapest.
This year’s WEDF will be co-hosted by ITC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary.
Find more information here: http://www.intracen.org/itc/events/world-export-development-forum/
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, invites you to the 2017 World Export Development Forum on 25-26 October in Budapest.
This year’s WEDF will be co-hosted by ITC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary.
Find more information here: http://www.intracen.org/itc/events/world-export-development-forum/
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש בכנסת עם שר החוץ והמסחר...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש בכנסת עם שר החוץ והמסחר של הונגריה Péter Szijjártó
וידאו: לע"מ
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש בכנסת עם שר החוץ והמסחר של הונגריה Péter Szijjártó
וידאו: לע"מ
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has warned trade sanctions imposed on Australian products may have serious consequences for China’s trade relationships with oth...
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has warned trade sanctions imposed on Australian products may have serious consequences for China’s trade relationships with other nations around the world.
He said China imposing tariffs and bans on Australian goods will likely have a “knock on” effect for other countries - who will view trading with China as an economic risk.
“So that heightened risk profile is one that all businesses around the world potentially face which means it’s a bad outcome for China and the Chinese economy as well as for economies like ours around the world,” Mr Birmingham said.
“That ultimately China faces the prospect that businesses making commercial decisions around the world will decide that there’s a higher risk and potentially not worth the rewards that are there and they will take their trade or investment avenues elsewhere.”
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has warned trade sanctions imposed on Australian products may have serious consequences for China’s trade relationships with other nations around the world.
He said China imposing tariffs and bans on Australian goods will likely have a “knock on” effect for other countries - who will view trading with China as an economic risk.
“So that heightened risk profile is one that all businesses around the world potentially face which means it’s a bad outcome for China and the Chinese economy as well as for economies like ours around the world,” Mr Birmingham said.
“That ultimately China faces the prospect that businesses making commercial decisions around the world will decide that there’s a higher risk and potentially not worth the rewards that are there and they will take their trade or investment avenues elsewhere.”
Video Statement from Ralph Regenvanu (Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Vanuatu) at The CVF Virtual Summit, 2018.
Video Statement from Ralph Regenvanu (Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Vanuatu) at The CVF Virtual Summit, 2018.
Video Statement from Ralph Regenvanu (Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Vanuatu) at The CVF Virtual Summit, 2018.
Study Room, Malacañan Palace
June 13, 2024
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conveys his warmest welcome to Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pét...
Study Room, Malacañan Palace
June 13, 2024
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conveys his warmest welcome to Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjárto in a courtesy call at the Study Room, Malacañan Palace on June 13, 2024.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Hungarian Foreign Minister is undertaking an Official Visit to the Philippines, marking his third trip to the country in his current role. He previously paid a visit in 2017 where he met then-acting DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and in 2020, engaging with then Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.
His visit also coincides with the ongoing celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and the Philippines. Hungary is among the key partners of the country in different fields, including education, water technology, agriculture, culture and sports.
The partnership between the two nations are marked by a shared commitment to democracy, rule of law and adherence to international law.
During their meeting, President Marcos Jr. expresses his hopes towards forging new relations with Hungary.
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Study Room, Malacañan Palace
June 13, 2024
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conveys his warmest welcome to Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjárto in a courtesy call at the Study Room, Malacañan Palace on June 13, 2024.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Hungarian Foreign Minister is undertaking an Official Visit to the Philippines, marking his third trip to the country in his current role. He previously paid a visit in 2017 where he met then-acting DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and in 2020, engaging with then Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.
His visit also coincides with the ongoing celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and the Philippines. Hungary is among the key partners of the country in different fields, including education, water technology, agriculture, culture and sports.
The partnership between the two nations are marked by a shared commitment to democracy, rule of law and adherence to international law.
During their meeting, President Marcos Jr. expresses his hopes towards forging new relations with Hungary.
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Bilateral relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be strengthened. Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister will lead the country's...
Bilateral relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be strengthened. Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister will lead the country's delegation to Pretoria.The minister will meet with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi Pandor.
This will afford Harare and Pretoria to attend to the mid-term review of the Bi-national commission.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Bilateral relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be strengthened. Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister will lead the country's delegation to Pretoria.The minister will meet with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi Pandor.
This will afford Harare and Pretoria to attend to the mid-term review of the Bi-national commission.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Juptus Lipsus Building, Brussels, Belgium
October 19, 2018
On the second day of his participation in the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit and the EU-ASEA...
Juptus Lipsus Building, Brussels, Belgium
October 19, 2018
On the second day of his participation in the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit and the EU-ASEAN (European Union – Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Leaders’ Meeting, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. holds a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto of Hungary.
The meeting takes place at the Juptus Lipsus Building in Brussels, Belgium on October 19, 2018.
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Juptus Lipsus Building, Brussels, Belgium
October 19, 2018
On the second day of his participation in the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit and the EU-ASEAN (European Union – Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Leaders’ Meeting, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. holds a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto of Hungary.
The meeting takes place at the Juptus Lipsus Building in Brussels, Belgium on October 19, 2018.
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Deputy Secretary Sullivan meets Brunei Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Dato Seri Paduka Erywan Yusof, at the Department of State on June 11, 2018.
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, invites you to the 2017 World Export Development Forum on 25-26 October in Budapest.
This year’s WEDF will be co-hosted by ITC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary.
Find more information here: http://www.intracen.org/itc/events/world-export-development-forum/
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש בכנסת עם שר החוץ והמסחר של הונגריה Péter Szijjártó
וידאו: לע"מ
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has warned trade sanctions imposed on Australian products may have serious consequences for China’s trade relationships with other nations around the world.
He said China imposing tariffs and bans on Australian goods will likely have a “knock on” effect for other countries - who will view trading with China as an economic risk.
“So that heightened risk profile is one that all businesses around the world potentially face which means it’s a bad outcome for China and the Chinese economy as well as for economies like ours around the world,” Mr Birmingham said.
“That ultimately China faces the prospect that businesses making commercial decisions around the world will decide that there’s a higher risk and potentially not worth the rewards that are there and they will take their trade or investment avenues elsewhere.”
Video Statement from Ralph Regenvanu (Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Vanuatu) at The CVF Virtual Summit, 2018.
Study Room, Malacañan Palace
June 13, 2024
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conveys his warmest welcome to Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjárto in a courtesy call at the Study Room, Malacañan Palace on June 13, 2024.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Hungarian Foreign Minister is undertaking an Official Visit to the Philippines, marking his third trip to the country in his current role. He previously paid a visit in 2017 where he met then-acting DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and in 2020, engaging with then Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.
His visit also coincides with the ongoing celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and the Philippines. Hungary is among the key partners of the country in different fields, including education, water technology, agriculture, culture and sports.
The partnership between the two nations are marked by a shared commitment to democracy, rule of law and adherence to international law.
During their meeting, President Marcos Jr. expresses his hopes towards forging new relations with Hungary.
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Bilateral relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be strengthened. Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister will lead the country's delegation to Pretoria.The minister will meet with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi Pandor.
This will afford Harare and Pretoria to attend to the mid-term review of the Bi-national commission.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Juptus Lipsus Building, Brussels, Belgium
October 19, 2018
On the second day of his participation in the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit and the EU-ASEAN (European Union – Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Leaders’ Meeting, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. holds a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto of Hungary.
The meeting takes place at the Juptus Lipsus Building in Brussels, Belgium on October 19, 2018.
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In some nations, such as India, the Foreign Minister is referred to as the Minister for External Affairs or, as in the case of Brazil and of the former Soviet Union, as the Minister of External Relations. In the United States the equivalent to the foreign ministry is called the Department of State, and the equivalent position is known as the Secretary of State. Other common titles may include minister of foreign relations. In many Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries in Latin America, the foreign minister is colloquially called canciller (chancellor).
Powers of position
A foreign minister's powers can vary from government to government. In a classic parliamentary system, a foreign minister can potentially exert significant influence in forming foreign policy but when the government is dominated by a strong prime minister the foreign minister may be limited to playing a more marginal or subsidiary role in determining policy. Similarly, the political powers invested in the foreign minister are often more limited in presidential governments with a strong executive. Since the end of World War II, it has been common for both the foreign minister and defense minister to be part of an inner cabinet (commonly known as a national security council) in order to coordinate defense and diplomatic policy. Although the 19th and early 20th centuries saw many heads of government assume the foreign ministry, this practice has since become uncommon in most developed nations.