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What is a foreign ministry?
A foreign ministry, like Qatar's, is a government department responsible for a country's relationships with other nations. They handle everything from negotiating treaties to protecting citizens abroad and managing international incidents, such as the situation with the Iranian aviators. They are key players in a nation's foreign policy.
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