one of the configurations of the Council of the European Union, which oversees the Union's external action, including foreign policy, defence, trade, development cooperation and humanitarian aid
Välisminister vastutab ministeeriumi valitsemisala puudutavate Eesti seisukohtade kujundamise eest Euroopa Liidu otsustusprotsessis; esindab Eestit Euroopa Liidu üldasjade ja välissuhete nõukogus ning teistel Euroopa Liidu välissuhtlemisega seotud ministrite tasandi kohtumistel.
The Foreign Affairs Council is responsible for the EU's foreign policy, and manages the EU's diplomatic relations with the rest of the world. It decides on security and defence matters, concludes trade agreements and establishes international partnerships.
