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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 set to visit Iran on 15 January amid rising tensions in Middle East

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Jaishankar's visit to Tehran comes against the backdrop of growing global concerns over Houthi militants targeting merchant vessels in the Red Sea amid Israel-Hamas conflict.

Jaishankar, Blinken speak on Red Sea attacks, US welcomes cooperation with India

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The external affairs minister said they discussed maritime security challenges, and the ongoing situation in West Asia, including Gaza.

Jaishankar in Russia on 5-day visit. Rupee-ruble trade, Chennai-Vladivostok corridor on agenda

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Besides holding bilateral talks, the external affairs minister is also slated to attend programmes in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

‘Extremist forces outside India shouldn’t get space’: Jaishankar on Hindu temple vandalism in US

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Over reports of graffiti at Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California's Newark, Jaishankar said Indian consulate has raised the issue with US govt & a complaint has been filed with the police.

‘What about my domestic lobby’ — Jaishankar dismisses ‘naysayers’ narrative’ on India-UK FTA talks

Pia Krishnankutty -
Speaking at book launch, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar says India engaged in ‘fairly serious negotiations with some fairly serious partners regarding free trade pacts’.

‘CoWIN, Covaxin, 5G, Chandrayaan, components of Viksit Bharat’: Jaishankar at Dubai event

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Addressing the Indian diaspora in Dubai, foreign minister stressed the importance of effectively communicating India's progress to the world, especially for those studying abroad.

‘Bharat is a statement of independence,’ says Jaishankar on recent rise in narrative

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External affairs minister said the term 'Bharat' has 'multiple symbolisms', economically, developmentally, culturally. He was speaking at event by Indian Council for Cultural Relations.

Jaishankar defends India-Russia ties — ‘relationship with Moscow not a handicap, saved us many times’

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Ties developed over 60 yrs, says external affairs minister, adds that New Delhi now has large 'portfolio' of international relationships & it's natural for country to make best of it.

India not ruling out probe into Nijjar killing but Canada yet to provide evidence, says Jaishankar

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On trip to UK, external affairs minister said Canadian politics has 'given space to extreme political opinions which advocate separatism from India', rued treatment of Indian diplomats.

S Jaishankar brings clarity to India-Canada dispute. Grievance is with politics, not the country

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