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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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Indians among 66 evacuated from Sudan days after PMO meet & Jaishankar call to Saudi counterpart

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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.

‘Indian exports can fill niche gaps, discussing FTA,’ says Russia deputy PM on 2-day visit to Delhi

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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...
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