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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.

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Geopolitics, strategic convergence to keep India-Russia ties on positive trajectory, says Jaishankar

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on a 5-day visit to Russia and is set to discuss various bilateral, global issues with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

‘US and Canada issue not same’, says EAM Jaishankar denying pro-Khalistan elements in India

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US, in November, had unsealed an indictment against an Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, for alleged involvement in plot to kills US-based Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Jet, set, go: Jaishankar made 33 foreign trips in 2023 as part of Modi govt’s diplomatic push

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In response to question in Parliament, MoS (External Affairs) gave details of Jaishankar’s travels between November 2022 & December 2023. PM Modi travelled to 12 countries during this period.

Jaishankar raises Canada row in talks with Australia, says Ottawa ‘giving space to extremism’

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Jaishankar discusses India’s perspective on allegations levelled by Canadian PM Trudeau with Australian counterpart Penny Wong. Both Canada & Australia are part of Five Eyes.

Iran foreign minister writes to BRICS members, urges intervention in ‘dire’ Gaza situation

Pia Krishnankutty -
In his letter, Iran’s Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called BRICS a critical ‘post-Western alliance’. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also spoke to his Iranian counterpart Sunday.

21 new missions abroad to first-time visits, India’s diplomacy has seen major push under Modi

Pia Krishnankutty -
New Delhi has made efforts to increase minister-level visits to Africa & Latin America, while also attempting to enlarge its strategic orbit to include new partnerships like Quad.

Blinken and Austin to visit India next week, defence, regional and global concerns on agenda

Keshav Padmanabhan -
The two will discuss 'bilateral and global concerns' and developments in Indo-Pacific region with Indian counterparts S. Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh, says US State Department statement.

At China-led SCO, Jaishankar bats for debt-free connectivity projects for ‘Global South’

Pia Krishnankutty -
‘SCO should work together to promote stability & prosperity in region’, he says at Bishkek summit, calls India-Middle East-Europe corridor 'enabler' of economic prosperity.

Canada’s ‘continuous interference’ in our affairs — Jaishankar on why India invoked diplomatic parity

Raghav Bikhchandani -
Meanwhile, Canada's Leader of Opposition Pierre Poilievre labelled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as 'a laughing stock in India'.
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