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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 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.

Red faces in govt as New Zealand mission tweets oxygen SOS to Youth Congress, apologises

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The High Commission first asked Congress leader Srinivas B.V. for oxygen. It later deleted the tweet and apologised for 'misinterpretation'.

S Jaishankar, Tony Blinken discuss Afghanistan, Myanmar security issues, climate change

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Blinken spoke with Jaishankar to reaffirm the importance of the US-India relationship and cooperation on regional security issues, State Department spokesperson said.

Maldives seeks essential commodities supply from India as foreign minister meets Jaishankar

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Maldives' Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, who is on 2-day trip to India, met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Talks included review of India-assisted projects and tourism.

US withdrawal from Afghanistan welcome, foreign forces can’t bring peace in this region: Iran

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Iran FM says the US announcement on withdrawal is a positive move and it has to be taken in light of the realities of the region.

Quad is not ‘Asian NATO’, India never had ‘NATO mentality’, Jaishankar says

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Speaking at Raisina Dialogue, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar says the Indo-Pacific construct is about overcoming the Cold War, not reinforcing it.

India committed to making BIMSTEC stronger, more effective & result-oriented, says Jaishankar

PTI -
At a virtual meeting, External Affairs minister S Jaishankar says BIMSTEC has emerged as a promising grouping with growing strategic and economic interests.

Jaishankar calls on Tajikistan President to expand bilateral ties at Heart of Asia meet

PTI -
Jaishankar also conveyed the greetings of President Kovind and PM Modi to Tajikistan President Rahmon while attending the conference in Dushanbe.

Ghani ready to hold early presidential elections if Taliban agrees to ceasefire: Afghan FM

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Afghan FM Mohammad Haneef Atmar, who is visiting India, meets Jaishankar and Doval to discuss the Taliban peace deal, says Kabul seeks a greater role for India in the process.
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