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.
One third of the world’s manufacturing takes place in China, a lot of it for export. These capacities have been created roughly after the time Suzuki of Japan cooperated with Maruti to create a modern automobile industry in India, beyond Ambassador and Fiat. More recently, Vietnam has become the star of globalisation. Always open to India to join the party, by joining RCEP and CPTPP to begin with. 2. After the general election, a sincere effort should be made for a harmonious reset with China. This new normal hurts both sides, the natural leaders of Asia.