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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.

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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’

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‘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

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

1st batch of Indians to be evacuated from Israel under ‘Operation Ajay’ tonight. What we know so far

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A chartered flight will leave Ben Gurion Airport at 9pm Israel time. Some Indians say not all are opting for evacuation, specifically caregivers working in Israel on a single-entry visa.

‘Hope India will look at it from both sides’ — Palestinian ambassador on Israel-Hamas war

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Asked about PM Modi’s support for Israel in light of Hamas attack, Palestinian ambassador Adnan Abu Al Haija said he hopes New Delhi looks at current conflict from both sides. 
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