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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.

Iran FM to visit India next week, talks on Afghanistan, crude oil & Chabahar on agenda

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This will be Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s maiden visit to India since taking over in August. But he has been in regular touch with EAM Jaishankar.

Jaishankar holds talks with Sri Lankan Finance Minister on Indian investments

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During the virtual meeting, Jaishankar also raised the issue of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody and urged for their early release as a humanitarian gesture.

Jaishankar meets UK trade minister, welcomes launch of FTA negotiations

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The agreement would be a substantial opportunity for both the economies and a significant moment in the bilateral relationship, said India-UK joint media statement.

India, 5 Central Asian countries call for immediate humanitarian assistance to Afghans

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Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar & his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, held the third India-Central Asia Dialogue in Delhi over the weekend.

Jaishankar voices concern over Afghan situation, lauds Tajikistan’s help in evacuating Indians

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External Affairs Minister's comments came during a meeting with Tajikistan foreign minister Saturday, who is in India to attend 3rd meeting of India-Central Asia Dialogue.

Past FTAs ‘very tough’ on India, have discomfort with ‘old mantras’ of globalisation: Jaishankar

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Jaishankar said the Modi government is ‘prudent’ on FTAs, adds that trade partners need to have ‘strategic convergences’ and ‘business comforts’ now.

Quad partnership a ‘real, contemporary arrangement’ to look at present issues, says Jaishankar

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Speaking at Global Technology Summit 2021, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said the outcomes of the Quad are 'practical subjects, which will make a difference'.

US sanctions on Iran ‘not relevant’ to India’s Chabahar port project, Jaishankar says

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New Delhi: The US sanctions on Iran have not affected India's Chabahar port project, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Lok Sabha on Friday. Replying...

‘Sharpening of tensions’, China’s rise raise question mark on agreements of yesteryears: Jaishankar

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Speaking at the 5th Indian Ocean Conference in Abu Dhabi Saturday, Jaishankar said that it is vital that freedom of navigation & unimpeded commerce are respected in a globalised world.

India, Russia and China’s foreign ministers to meet virtually tomorrow

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The 18th meeting of the foreign ministers of the three countries will be chaired by S Jaishankar. They are expected to discuss further strengthening of RIC trilateral cooperation.
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