This is the 1202nd most frequent German word.
minister
A government official in charge of a department.
Here, 'Minister' is used as a noun referring to a government official responsible for a specific area of administration.
Der Minister hielt eine Rede über Klimaschutz.
The minister gave a speech about climate protection.
In this sentence, 'Minister' is pluralized to 'Minister' and refers collectively to multiple officials in a governmental context.
Die Minister mussten gemeinsam eine Lösung für das Problem finden.
The ministers had to find a joint solution for the problem.
Again, 'Minister' refers to a high-ranking official, specifically highlighting the respect towards his actions in a significant situation.