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Topic: EAM Jaishankar

Dr. S. Jaishankar is a diplomat-turned-politician who has served as India’s External Affairs Minister since 2019. He is a member of the BJP and a member of parliament representing Gujarat in the Rajya Sabha.

Dr. Jaishankar had earlier served as India’s foreign secretary between 2015-2018, after serving as ambassador to the United States, China, and the Czech Republic and as high commissioner to Singapore. He is well known for his assertive speeches and comments in the international media, such as the one when he addressed the UN, advocating for India’s permanent membership in the UNSC. Jaishankar is said to have played a major role in negotiating the India-US civil nuclear agreement. He has authored over three books, including ‘The India Way’ and ‘Why Bharat Matters’.

In 2019, he was conferred with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour in the country.

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The US Secretary of State said after the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting that he and EAM Jaishankar discussed the potential for the recent attack to “become something broader.”

‘Essential to work together towards combating terrorism’—Jaishankar tells Israeli counterpart

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‘Selective’ sanctions causing energy ‘market distortion’—Jaishankar’s subtle swipe at America

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At East Asia Summit, external affairs minister hinted at UK, US and EU sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, saying ‘what is preached is not necessarily practised’.

‘When a UNSC member openly protects a terror group’: Jaishankar takes aim at Pakistan, China in UN

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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was speaking at the launch of a commemorative stamp issued by India Post on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.

India, Canada ties stabilise as Jaishankar-Anand meet pushes cooperation on trade, critical minerals

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India and Canada make roadmap for cooperation, thrust on minerals and energy, as both sides agree that 'trade is cornerstone' for bilateral growth. Roadmap also for tech, AI, critical minerals.

At UN, Jaishankar highlights India’s right to self-defence, calls out West for ‘lectures’ over energy

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EAM didn’t name Pakistan, but noted India’s counter-terror ops, said UN system was in crisis & ‘better off’ nations have been lecturing while insulating themselves from energy issues.
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