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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.

Jaishankar heads for Israel in first high-level engagement with new PM Naftali Bennett

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Over a three-day visit, Jaishankar will meet the new PM as well the country's foreign minister and national security adviser, among other top members of Israel's coalition govt.

Jaishankar meets Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan, stresses on enhancing connectivity

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Wednesday proposed the inclusion of Iran's Chabahar Port in the North-South Transport Corridor to bridge connectivity barriers.

India closely following developments in Afghanistan, it concerns all of us: Jaishankar

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Jaishankar made the remarks during a press appearance with his Kyrgyz counterpart & underlined importance of the Taliban regime meeting the expectations of the global community.

Jaishankar agrees on $200 million line of credit support to Kyrgyzstan

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As part of his 4-day visit to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan & Armenia, EAM Jaishankar Monday spoke about early travel of Indian students & liberal visa regime with his Kyrgyz counterpart.

Covid triggered urgency to re-imagine ties between India & ASEAN, Jaishankar says

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Speaking at a CII event, the external affairs minister said that the centrality of ASEAN to Indo-Pacific and the importance of ties between India and the grouping are self-evident.

India, US thinking along parallel paths to deal with major global challenges, Jaishankar says

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At the India Ideas Summit, Jaishankar also referred to PM Modi’s description of India-US ties in terms of five Ts: tradition, technology, trade, trusteeship and talent.

India, US agree on several issues relating to Afghanistan crisis, Jaishankar says

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Jaishankar also suggested, while both countries might differ on some aspects, they certainly agree on terrorism and are apprehensive about the use of Afghan soil for terrorism.

Greater economic cooperation should drive India-Mexico partnership, Jaishankar says

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Mexico is currently India's second-largest trade partner in Latin America, and Jaishankar made a case for attracting Mexican businesses to invest in the country.

Important to respect UNSC resolutions on Cyprus, Jaishankar says

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Jaishankar met with his Cyprus counterpart Nikos Christodoulides Wednesday. His statement came hours after Turkish President Erdogan made a reference to Kashmir in his UNGA address.

Jaishankar discusses Afghanistan situation & Indo-Pacific with global counterparts at UNGA

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Over the week, Jaishankar will meet his counterparts from several member states & participate in the G-20 meeting that will focus on Afghanistan and the G-4 Foreign Ministers meeting.
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