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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.

Jaishankar dismisses Biden’s remarks, says, ‘India not xenophobic, but very open & welcoming’

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Indian woman cadet on vessel seized by Iranian military returns home

Pia Krishnankutty -
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Jaishankar says India supports Philippines’ sovereignty amid tensions in South China Sea

Keshav Padmanabhan -
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s assurance to the Philippines comes a day after Beijing made a serious representation to Manila over the Spratly Islands.

Jaishankar visits Singapore to strengthen strategic partnership

ThePrint Team -
During the visit, EAM had several bilateral engagements with the leadership and senior Ministers of the Cabinet, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). 

Jaishankar right to call out West’s ‘cherry picking’ on Ukraine. EU’s problems aren’t ours

Swasti Rao -
In the case of India and Europe, Ukraine war has brought to the fore differing perceptions on critical issues of statehood, security, international law and rational choice.

‘Important that Japan appreciates pace of change in India,’ says External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

ANI -
On a 3-day visit to Japan, S Jaishankar participated in 1st Raisina Roundtable in Tokyo, where he said that India with its recent transformation is a 'more effective & credible partner'.

‘Lot of world’s problems creation of West,’ says Jaishankar, but chides China for opposing UNSC reform

Pia Krishnankutty -
At Raisina Dialogue Thursday, Jaishankar said it was common sense for things to change since the UN today has four times the members from when it had started.

‘Don’t expect Europe to have same view on China’: Jaishankar draws parallel to India’s ties with Russia

Pia Krishnankutty -
Speaking to a German daily on sidelines of Munich Security Conference, foreign minister S Jaishankar, in perceived slight to China, called current global economic model 'unstable, unfair'.

Jaishankar, Canadian counterpart Joly discuss bilateral ties on sidelines of Munich Conference

PTI -
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said the two discussed 'present state' of bilateral ties.

ASEAN, India vow to strengthen maritime security in Indo-Pacific

ThePrint Team -
During the visit, Hourn had extensive talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discussed the steps to implement the Plan of Action to implement the ASEAN-India Partnership for Peace, Progress, and Shared Prosperity.
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