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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 meets Maldives President Muizzu, seeks to deepen bilateral ties

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Jaishankar is on a three day visit to Maldives, the first high-level trip from India after Muizzu assumed office last year.

Counselled restraint to Hasina govt amid protests, our border forces on alert — Jaishankar in Parliament

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The external affairs minister said India expected Bangladesh to keep minorities safe, as well as protect its missions in the country.

India yet to discuss asylum with Hasina, ‘wants her to recover first’ — Jaishankar at all-party meet

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Rahul Gandhi asked the external affairs minister about possibility of a foreign hand in Bangladesh crisis, it is learnt. Jaishankar said it was too early to comment on the same.

India firms up plans for first-ever BIMSTEC Business Summit, regional trade ministers to be invited

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Development comes ahead of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in September. The grouping has gradually emerged as the “preferred platform” for regional cooperation in South Asia.

‘Must ensure full respect for LAC, past agreements’ — Jaishankar tells China’s Wang Yi

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Jaishankar is in Laos for the foreign ministers’ meeting under the ASEAN framework. The external affairs minister’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart is the second one this month.

Indo-Pacific in focus as Jaishankar set to visit Japan for Quad foreign ministers’ meet

Pia Krishnankutty -
The foreign ministers' meeting is expected to lay the ground for Quad Leader's Summit to be held India this year. The summit has been delayed since January.

Modi emphasises need to respect ‘territorial integrity & sovereignty’ at SCO summit attended by Xi

Keshav Padmanabhan -
EAM Jaishankar spoke on behalf of PM. In veiled reference to BRI, he said 'respect for sovereignty & territorial integrity' was essential for 'connectivity and infrastructure projects'.

Chinese envoy calls on Jaishankar, pushes for taking relations in ‘right direction’ amid border row

Pia Krishnankutty -
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar notes 'common interest' in 'stabilization and progress' of relations after meeting Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong.

Jaishankar to review strategic partnership during UAE visit

ThePrint Team -
External Affairs Minister will also hold talks with his UAE counterpart on bilateral and regional issues during the visit.

External affairs minister Jaishankar heads to UAE, bilateral talks, discussion on Gaza on cards

PTI -
India's relationship with the Gulf nation has been on an upswing following PM Modi's visit in August 2015, after which ties were updated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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