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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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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was speaking at the meeting with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations. He also spoke of need for 'collective interest' in field of renewable energy.

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BJP RS MPs Jaishankar, Pradhan & Rao fish for LS seats ahead of 2024. Bengaluru, Dhenkanal & Vizag in sights

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New Delhi: With the 2024 Lok Sabha election just a year away, many senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are fishing for a...

Foreign Minister Jaishankar does not understand China threat, says Rahul Gandhi in London

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In an interaction at the Indian Journalists Association, Gandhi said PM Modi's statement that 'nobody has entered Indian territory' is an invitation for them to violate the country's borders.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni visits India to address Raisina Dialogue, seeks to improve ties

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Meloni is the first Italian PM to visit India in five years & will meet PM Modi during her visit. She will also address the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship conference on geopolitics Friday.
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