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TopicS. Jaishankar

Topic: 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.

Top Ukrainian official in India, meets Doval & Jaishankar to discuss bilateral ties, war with Russia

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India reserves right to ‘defend’ itself against cross-border terrorism: Jaishankar’s msg to Arab League

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At the Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi, the Minister highlighted India's position on regional conflicts. The Arab League delegations met with PM Modi earlier Saturday.

Beijing to Moscow—How Delhi’s multi-capital diplomacy put Washington on notice

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Friction along border resolved, let’s go for de-escalation, Jaishankar tells China’s Wang Yi

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Bilateral meeting between Jaishankar and Chinese counterpart Wang comes as Indian EAM is in China for a two-day visit. Jaishankar calls for strong support on zero-tolerance for terrorism.

India will go deep into Pakistan if provoked in future by any terrorist attack, says Jaishankar

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During his Europe tour, the External Affairs Minister made clear India’s resolve to retaliate against future terror attacks, while also discussing bilateral ties and EU partnership.

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Unhappy about ceasefire, which they see as Indian govt’s 'cowardice', extreme right-wing X accounts called foreign secretary 'spineless', 'traitor', even viciously attacking his daughter.

Jaishankar pitches for better ties with both US & China, outlines India’s approach

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Indian external affairs minister says discussions between Modi & Trump indicate US is keen to deepen defence & energy ties with India, adds good ties with China 'in our mutual interest'.

India’s ‘influence’ with Russia crucial in ensuring long & just peace, says Ukraine foreign minister

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In an exclusive interview with ThePrint on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue, Andrii Sybiha also highlights Kyiv’s interest in expanding trade ties with India.

Modi govt’s bill ‘targeting Allah’s lands’ & why India’s new RBI Governor must be cautious

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International media also took note of the security breach during S Jaishankar’s visit to London, when a Sikh separatist broke through a police cordon

Jaishankar’s upcoming UK-Ireland trip: Key issues on his agenda

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The external affairs minister will visit London and, for the first time, Dublin and Belfast in Ireland in early March. A joint economic commission is likely to be announced with Ireland.
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