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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.

Modi, Jaishankar say ‘sad, shocked’ by deaths of Iranian president & foreign minister in chopper crash

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Helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi & Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian crashed in northwestern Iran. Modi says, 'India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow'.

‘Don’t need gyaan from others on how to hold polls’ — S Jaishankar refuses to be ‘compliant’ with West

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At the launch of the Bengali edition of his book ‘Why Bharat matters’, EAM Jaishankar accuses the West of trying to ‘influence’ ongoing Lok Sabha polls, calls it an ‘old habit’.

SC right to quash FIR against MP principal. State govt was misusing law for vigilantism

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‘Third parties have no right to interfere,’ says China on India backing Philippines

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During a visit to the Philippines Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar endorsed support for Manila’s right to uphold its sovereignty amid ongoing territorial disputes with China in South China Sea.

Jaishankar fields questions on India-China ties, ‘decolonisation’ of UN at Raisina Dialogue

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At a session at Raisina Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar answered a range of questions — from India-China ties to reforms and ‘de-colonisation' of the UN.  

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Jaishankar assures EU of continuity of Modi govt

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Speaking at an India-Europe business conclave organised by CII, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also spoke about 1,400-km India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway.

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.
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