A diplomatic minister of the highest rank (10)

I believe the answer is:

ambassador

(Other definitions for ambassador that I've seen before include "Overseas envoy" , "Senior diplomat" , "Foreign representative" , "accredited diplomat" , "foreign agent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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