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Secretary of state

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The title secretary of state or state secretary is commonly used for senior or mid-level posts in governments around the world. The role varies between countries, and in some cases there are multiple secretaries of state in the government.
  • Africa 

  • The Americas 

  • Asia 

  • Europe