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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.

‘My interests are to see a stable region, a more cooperative & prosperous one,’ says EAM Jaishankar

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In an interview to an Italian newspaper in Rome, Jaishankar expressed optimism about India-Italy ties, China and EU and other developments in the world.

At Jaishankar-Wang meet, China calls for resumption of direct flights & more visas

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Wang also pushes for greater exchange among journalists & calls for trust. Jaishankar says 'glad to note' progress in disengagement, urges resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra.

Jaishankar, Yi discuss progress in border de-escalation at G20, talk next step of bilateral ties

ANI -
Jaishankar expressed pleasure meeting his Chinese counterpart – ‘significant testimony of why our bilateral relations are so important’.

‘Uranium, crude oil, & coal’: Jaishankar on why trade with Russia is critical for India

Keshav Padmanabhan -
At the same time, EAM—co-chairing an India-Russia forum with Russian 1st deputy PM—flags trade imbalance; last year, imports from Russia were $61.1 bn & Indian exports just $4.2 bn.

Trade imbalance, US sanctions, transport corridors likely on agenda at India-Russia talks tomorrow

Keshav Padmanabhan -
EAM Jaishankar & First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov will co-chair 25th session of IRIGC-TEC in New Delhi Tuesday. Payments in local currency also expected to be key issue.

‘Upsetting for Indians,’ says Australia on Hindu temple vandalism in Canberra

Keshav Padmanabhan -
At a press briefing Tuesday, jointly addressed by foreign ministers Jaishankar and Penny Wong, the Indian minister called Sunday’s incident in Brampton ‘deeply concerning’.

EAM inaugurates second edition of art exhibition in New Delhi

ThePrint Team -
The exhibition showcases over 200 paintings and 100 art pieces created using sustainable materials, reflecting the eco-friendly lifestyle of indigenous communities.

US report blames BJP for deteriorating religious freedom in India. ‘Malicious, biased,’ says Centre

Shivani Mago -
Report by US Commission on International Religious Freedom comes at a time when External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is on a diplomatic trip to US & barely 2 weeks after Modi’s visit.

Global media on why ‘fascism is in the air’ in India & ‘hate’ may derail its ties with Dhaka

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A now-deleted opinion piece in the Global Times claimed that, despite public and political consensus in that direction, Jaishankar is not in favour of improving ties with China.

Policymaking without Census is flying blind. Dissolving key statistics panel is a setback

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