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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.

After Maldives, Jaishankar in Sri Lanka to secure Indian Ocean neighbourhood, counter China

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The back-to-back visits by EAM S. Jaishankar is expected to strengthen India’s maritime security domain under the ‘SAGAR’ doctrine, in view of growing Chinese influence.

Jaishankar meets Irish counterpart Simon Coveney at Munich Security Conference

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External Affairs Minister also held a series of meeting with leaders from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world during his visit to Germany.

Jaishankar meets German counterpart, holds talks on bilateral and global issues

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Jaishankar arrived in Germany Friday to take part in the Munich Security Conference (MSC). MSC is expected to deliberate on escalating tension between NATO countries and Russia over Ukraine.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to leave Friday for six-day visit to Germany, France

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MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi says minister will participate in security conference in Germany, hold bilateral talks with his French counterpart & attend EU ministerial meeting.

Jaishankar to hold talks with Sri Lankan counterpart on his India visit from 6 Feb

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GL Peiris is on a visit to India from 6 to 8 February. The two foreign ministers are expected to delve into ways to further expand bilateral cooperation in trade and investment.

Jaishankar tests positive for Covid, urges close contacts to take ‘suitable precautions’

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External Affairs Minister tweeted about his health after taking part in a virtual event with French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian earlier in the day.

‘Urgently respond’: Jaishankar to envoys in US, Canada after 4 Indians die while crossing border

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A family of 4 Indian nationals, including an infant, died from exposure to cold weather along the US-Canada border in an apparent human smuggling operation.

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US Secretary of State, Russian counterpart

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Jaishankar’s talks with Blinken covered various issues including the Indo-Pacific situation. Talks with Lavrov was focused on the follow-up of the Modi-Putin summit.

India discusses Afghanistan with Central Asia, Pakistan hosts special OIC meet same day

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India builds ‘regional consensus’ with Central Asian countries on Afghanistan. Concurrently, Pakistan creates fund under Islamic Development Bank at a special OIC session.

Jaishankar meets top UAE leaders to strengthen bilateral strategic ties

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External Affairs Minister met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and expressed confidence that the strategic ties between India and the UAE will scale new heights.
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