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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.

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.

Jaishankar calls for closer ties with West Asia under shadow of Trump’s competitive foreign policy

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The Indian foreign minister has warned that potential changes from the US would require more plurilateral projects between partner countries, particularly those on connectivity.

India open to ‘legitimate’ return of those living ‘illegally’ abroad, says Jaishankar in US

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The external affairs minister said that India's stance has been 'consistent' and 'principled', and has been communicated to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Jaishankar, Iwaya Discuss Strengthening India-Japan Ties

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Foreign ministers meet in Washington D.C. to review progress in various sectors. They designated 2025-26 as the India-Japan Year of Science, Technology, and Innovation.

India’s challenge has been to rebuild a neighbourhood in aftermath of partition, says Jaishankar

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Delivering 19th Nani Palkhivala Memorial Lecture in Mumbai, EAM Jaishankar also says Pakistan remains exception in neighbourhood in view of its support for cross-border terrorism.

EAM Jaishankar visits Spain, strengthens bilateral ties

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The External Affairs Minister met with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and held talks on trade, defense, culture, and more.

US to drop Indian nuclear firms from restricted list, says NSA Sullivan. ‘Turn page on past frictions’

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The step signals America’s ‘belief’ in ties with India, Jake Sullivan said during his two-day visit to India. He met with Jaishankar, Modi & counterpart Doval during the short stay.

Jaishankar meets NSA Jake Sullivan at White House, discusses regional, global developments

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Jaishankar is currently on an official visit to US during which he will meet counterpart Antony Blinken and other senior members of outgoing Biden administration.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake holds ‘fruitful’ discussions with Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval

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This is the first bilateral visit of Dissanayake to India after his election in September.
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