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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.

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‘Open to investigation’: On Nijjar killing, Jaishankar says no evidence yet from Canada

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Amandeep Singh, a resident of Brampton and Abbotsford, is the fourth Indian national held in Canada in connection with the murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey last June.

Jaishankar dismisses Biden’s remarks, says, ‘India not xenophobic, but very open & welcoming’

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Jaishankar argued CAA shows India's 'welcoming approach'. Biden had on 2 April remarked that 'India, China, Japan, Russia's xenophobic nature' is to blame for their economic troubles.

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Jaishankar says India supports Philippines’ sovereignty amid tensions in South China Sea

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s assurance to the Philippines comes a day after Beijing made a serious representation to Manila over the Spratly Islands.
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