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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.

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.

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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Both ministers are expected to meet on the sidelines of the ‘Heart of Asia’ meet. Move comes after Pakistan Army chief said it’s time to ‘bury the past and move forward'.

Why Modi, Jaishankar believe in the strong China model and trashing Western reports

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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

PTI -
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

PTI -
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

Nayanima Basu -
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'.
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