There have been many women appointed to this post around the world.
This list shows female foreign ministers from around the world, either from sovereign states, unrecognized states, autonomous regions, or sui generis entities.
Some countries have varied titles for this particular position, such as minister for external affairs in Brazil and India.
This was the case with Indira Gandhi and Sirimavo Bandaranaike, who served as prime ministers of India and Ceylon respectively.
Sweden has had nine female ministers, a world record.