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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 meets counterparts from Kuwait, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Oman at Raisi’s oath ceremony

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Jaishankar discussed regional issues, cooperation & other matters with the leaders on the sidelines of Iran's new President Ayatollah Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi's oath ceremony in Tehran.

Jaishankar to attend swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s President-elect Ebrahim Raisi tomorrow

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Ministry of External Affairs Wednesday announced that Dr S Jaishankar will call on the president and also meet other leaders during the two-day visit to Iran.

SubscriberWrites: India can’t act in isolation, leaving a vacuum in Afghanistan now could be dangerous

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The upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet could be a game-changer for Afghanistan's future, writes Nischal Vats.

US Secretary of State Blinken will meet PM Modi on his maiden India visit next week

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A wide range of issues including cooperation on Covid response efforts & regional security interests are on the agenda for discussion, as per the state department spokesperson.

Abdullah Abdullah meets Jaishankar as Kabul plans massive retaliation against Taliban

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Visit comes at a time when the security situation in Afghanistan is worsening. The Afghan Army Chief is also set to visit New Delhi next week. 

China ready to seek ‘mutually acceptable solution’ for ‘urgent’ matters: Wang to Jaishankar

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During an hour-long in-person meeting in Dushanbe, Jaishankar also told his Chinese counterpart that any unilateral change in the status quo along LAC was 'unacceptable' to India.

Unilateral change of LAC status quo ‘not acceptable’, Jaishankar tells Wang Yi in Dushanbe

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In an hour-long in-person meeting between Jaishankar and Wang, India and China discussed the border standoff and agreed on convening early meeting of senior military commanders.

India will support Africa’s energy transition by deploying clean technologies: Jaishankar

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Addressing 16th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave, Jaishankar said India’s activities in African nations are designed to respond to the needs of Africa and the priority of its people.

Jaishankar to visit Tajikistan on 13-14 July for SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meet

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During the visit, the external affairs minister will also attend the meeting of the SCO contact group on Afghanistan, which will also see the participation of the Afghanistan government.

Jaishanker takes up Covishield authorisation for travel to Europe at G20 ministerial meet

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Jaishankar, who arrived in Italy from Greece on the second leg of this two-nation tour, also met US Secretary of State Blinken and discussed the Indo-Pacific and Afghan situation.
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