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Topic: MEA S Jaishankar

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.

India-Korea must revive defence cooperation with ‘3 Rs’ method. Jaishankar visit should do that

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EAM S Jaishankar and Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hold diplomatic talks in Delhi

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During his visit to India, Mitsotakis is set to discuss India-Greece strategic relations and India-Europe cooperation with PM Modi. He is also keynote speaker at Raisina Dialogue 2024.

At Munich, Jaishankar interacts with Wang Yi & Mélanie Joly amid strained ties with Beijing & Ottawa

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Jaishankar also took part in discussion with German & US counterparts, during which he asserted that India is 'non-West' rather than 'anti-West' & has strong ties with Western countries.

Wife of Indian student attacked in Chicago writes to EAM Jaishankar — ‘such attacks becoming common’

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Syed Mazahir Ali, 35, was robbed by 4 unidentified assailants Tuesday. His wife says Indian students abroad 'need better protection. At least 5 have died in US over past one month.

Indian student attacked in Chicago, wife seeks EAM Jaishankar’s help

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A CCTV footage shows the student, Syed Mazahir Ali, pursuing a master's degree in the US, was attacked by three people in Chicago Sunday, said his wife Syeda Ruquiya Fatima Razvi.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud to visit India this week

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During his 7-9 day visit to India, Mahmud will also hold talks with Jaishankar and review the progress of bilateral relations in a wide range of areas.

Maldives pushes for withdrawal of Indian troops by 15 March during meeting with Jaishankar in Uganda

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The call for troops removal was made during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's meeting with his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer, on the sidelines of 19th Non-Aligned Movement Thursday.

Jaishankar on two-day visit to Iran, amid US-UK airstrikes against Tehran-backed Houthi rebels

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Jaishankar's visit also comes weeks after India-bound MV Chem Pluto was struck by drones, allegedly of Iranian origin, and MV Saibaba with 25 Indian crew was attacked by Houthis.

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.
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