From the given sentence, extract the phrase (often noun or verb) that carries the given relationship. The generated phrase should be present in the sentence.

Given Relationship: 'operate in', Sentence: 'This website is owned and operated by Lafarge North America Inc. , a Lafarge Group company .'
operated

Given Relationship: 'appear in', Sentence: 'The Bible is clear that Balaam was priest of God having a place within the sons of Abraham and to whom the Angel of Yahovah appeared .'
appeared

Given Relationship: 'be minister of', Sentence: 'The Japanese Minister for Defense visited Russia and First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Khristenko of the Russian Federation visited Japan in early September for the Governmental Committee Meeting on Trade and Economic Relations .'

Minister