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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.

India will always be a reliable security partner for Maldives, says EAM Jaishankar

PTI -
On his 2-day visit to Maldives, S. Jaishankar signed a $50 million defence Line of Credit agreement with the island nation to facilitate capability building in the maritime domain.

India has set an example in global diplomacy with Covid, climate change, says Jaishankar

Pia Krishnankutty -
In an op-ed for Newsweek, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticised multilateral institutions for their response to the pandemic.

Focus on Indo-Pacific developments, Quad cooperation as Jaishankar, Blinken hold talks

PTI -
The talks came a day after PM Modi and US President Biden held a telephonic conversation since the new American administration took charge last month.

Toolkit case revealed a lot, reason why MEA reacted to celebrities’ remarks, says Jaishankar

ANI -
The MEA earlier this week said farmers' protests must be seen in the context of India's democratic ethos and polity, and the efforts to resolve the impasse.

India agrees to give Sri Lanka priority when supplying Covid vaccine

PTI -
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting Sri Lanka, where he discussed further areas of cooperation, including the Colombo port's eastern container terminal.

Jaishankar to visit Qatar from 27 to 28 December

ANI -
According to an official statement issued by the MEA, Jaishankar will be meeting Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and other important dignitaries of Qatar.

Jaishankar meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, discusses India-UAE cooperation in post-Covid era

PTI -
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on a three-nation tour covering Bahrain, UAE and Seychelles. The visit is seen as important as it comes in the midst of Covid pandemic.

Quad must be built on agendas, not emotions. Can’t afford to become another NATO

Ram Madhav -
Jaishankar described the Tokyo Quad meet as ‘consultations’. It needs more than China to become a regional institution.

Jaishankar and Wang Yi to participate in trilateral RIC meet on 23 June

Nayanima Basu -
India and China are planning border talks soon under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on Border Affairs.

Jaishankar raises terrorism at SCO Covid meet, says it’s still overwhelming threat

Nayanima Basu -
The statement by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar comes at a time when India is seeing a spurt in ceasefire violations from Pakistan in Jammu & Kashmir.
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