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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 committed towards making Afghanistan a peaceful constitutional democracy — Jaishankar

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On his 3-day working visit to India, Afghan Foreign Minister Atmar & Jaishankar Monday held talks focusing on peace process and exchanged views on bilateral cooperation.

Jaishankar meets with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, discusses global strategic situation

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The meeting comes after Austin held talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Jaishankar said he looks forward to working with Austin to enhance India-US strategic partnership.

India, Pakistan foreign ministers likely to meet at ‘Heart of Asia’ conference in Dushanbe

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India to take up racism issues with UK when required, says Jaishankar

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Jaishankar's comments come after Indian-origin Rashmi Samant was forced to resign as president of Oxford University Students Union over problematic social media posts.

Jaishankar to visit Bangladesh tomorrow ahead of PM Modi’s expected trip

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According to External Affairs Ministry, Jaishankar will meet his counterpart A.K. Abdul Momen and call on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during the visit.

Talks with UAE underscored shared purpose, common interest — Jaishankar on bilateral meet

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The UAE foreign minister's visit comes just over two months after Jaishankar visited the kingdom in November last year.

India listened to everyone & made up its own mind on Covid, China, economy, says Jaishankar

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Speaking at Asia Economic Dialogue, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar says India faced 3 major, complicated challenges in 2020, and eventually fashioned an effective response.

After Ladakh, India & China foreign ministers to have hotline, agree to resolve issues quickly

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During their 75-minute phone call Thursday, Jaishankar and Wang Yi agreed the situation in the eastern Ladakh sector of the LAC is 'not in the interest of either side'.

Indians in Mauritius shining example of our values of peace, pluralism, says Jaishankar

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On the last leg of his two-nation tour, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Indian community members in Mauritius and thanked them for keeping India's faith and fervour alive.
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