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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 calls on Kuwait PM, conveys greetings on 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties

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The minister said that he appreciated the Kuwait Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah’s commitment to taking the partnership between two countries to higher levels.

Jaishankar thanks Qatar NSA for Gulf nation’s support to India’s Covid fight

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Jaishankar, who is on a 3-day visit to Kuwait to hold meetings with his counterpart Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, had a brief stopover in Doha.

Jaishankar set to visit Kuwait from 9 to 11 June, will hand PM Modi’s letter to Emir

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Jaishankar is going to address the Indian community in Kuwait and also expected to establish a Joint Commission at Foreign Ministers' level during the visit.

BRICS ‘model for cooperation’ between countries, says China after foreign ministers’ meet

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin further said all member countries shall jointly uphold real multilateralism, abide by the UN charter and reject hegemonic bullying.

Jaishankar to host BRICS foreign ministers meet on Tuesday, leaders to discuss Covid situation

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The foreign ministers are also likely to delve into ways to enhance the intra-BRICS cooperation, especially people-to-people cooperation, the MEA said in a statement.

US Congress ‘tremendous pillar of support’ as India meets Covid challenge, Jaishankar says

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in the US now, met lawmakers there and discussed developments pertaining to Quad and cooperation on vaccines.

Procurement of Covid vaccines, raw material to be focus of Jaishankar’s 5-day US visit

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MEA said Jaishankar will hold discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and meet other senior officials of the Biden administration during his visit from 24 to 28 May.

India working with South Africa to address Covid vaccine challenges — Jaishankar at UNSC

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The external affairs minister also said India will support peace and security in Africa, help address root causes of conflict and be a reliable partner in fighting the pandemic.

Jaishankar thanks Antony Blinken for US’ support in India’s fight against Covid

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The two leaders met on the sidelines of G7 foreign ministers' meeting in the UK and held talks on Covid challenges and ways to deepen the US-India global strategic partnership.

Jaishankar to visit London for G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting from 3-6 May

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During the visit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will also hold talks with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Covid.
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