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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.

PM Modi holds meeting with defence minister, EAM, NSA, CDS after India-Pakistan ceasefire

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A meeting at the PM's residence took place Saturday, with Rajnath Singh, Jaishankar, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan among others in attendance.

‘Will counter any attempts at escalation’, Jaishankar tells US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

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On his part, Rubio emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation. Jaishankar also spoke to his EU counterpart Kaja Kallas.

Jaishankar discusses Pahalgam terror attack with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

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In the telephonic conversation that took place Friday, Jaishankar said, they also reviewed bilateral cooperation activities.

Jaishankar hints at amending nuclear liability law as India seeks deeper ties with US

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External affairs minister, at Global Technology Summit 2025, also spoke of India’s urgency to complete trade deals with US, UK and EU amid ongoing tariff wars.

Raisina Dialogue: Jaishankar reflects on how ‘Pakistan’s Kashmir invasion was made into a dispute’

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The external affairs minister was speaking on the 1947 invasion during a discussion titled ‘Thrones & Thorns: Defending the Integrity of Nations'. He also backed the need for a stronger UN.

India wants action not words from UK after Sikh separatists break Jaishankar’s security cordon

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When Jaishankar was leaving London's Chatham House Wednesday, a Sikh separatist tore an Indian flag in front of his vehicle. This is not the first such incident. 

Jaishankar in UK: Discusses foreign policy, China factor & economic resilience among BRICS nations

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was speaking at an event organised by Chatham house in collaboration with Indian High Commission while on an official visit to UK & Ireland.

Jaishankar says attacks on minorities in Bangladesh ‘impact’ Indian thinking, urges clarity in ties

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EAM says Dhaka cannot expect normal relations with New Delhi while blaming India for its domestic issues, adds govt is looking into USAID activities in India.

Convenient & selective: Jaishankar questions West’s differing standards for Pakistan, Bangladesh

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Jaishankar also called India-EU ties ‘stabilising force’ in a volatile world, while signalling it was ‘really time to get along’ with completing negotiations for an FTA between the two economic partners.

‘Employment-centric and growth-oriented’, EAM Jaishankar on the Union Budget

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Calling the budget a roadmap for achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat, Jaishankar said it would strengthen Atmanirbhar Bharat & India’s global engagement.
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