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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.

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Key conspirators of 26/11 attacks remain ‘protected’ & ‘unpunished’, says Jaishankar at UNSC

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Jaishankar in a special meeting on Friday said the UNSC has 'regrettably' been unable to act in cases when it comes to proscribing some terrorists because of 'political considerations.'

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India not sitting as UNSC permanent member ‘not good’ for global body, says S. Jaishankar

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The External Affairs Minister was responding to a question on how long it will take for India to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Why Jaishankar’s US visit more than formality and aims to fix Biden’s disinterest in India

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The unhappiness in Washington DC is taking its toll—and manifesting in increasing disinterest, for example, in signing a free trade agreement with India.

Bangladesh PM Hasina remembers ‘Indian brothers who sacrificed lives’ for her country’s freedom

ANI -
Hasina and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday felicitated the descendants of Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.
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