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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.

Jaishankar discusses ‘important regional concerns’ with US’ Blinken on sidelines of G20 Summit

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The meeting between the Minister of External Affairs and US Secretary of State took place amid growing international concern over China's aggressive moves in the Indo-Pacific region.

‘Come with a plan and not as a plaintiff’ – What Jaishankar told me before ICJ elections

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India, Israel to resume negotiations on FTA from next month, expect deal by June 2022

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Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid stressed that the FTA will be 'finalised as fast as we can' in the interest of both the countries and business communities.

India, Israel share similar challenges from radicalism and terrorism, Jaishankar says

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On his first visit to the middle eastern country as EAM, Jaishankar Sunday said India faces threat from across the border from Pakistan & Israel is surrounded by hostile neighbours.

PM Modi, Danish counterpart Frederiksen hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad house in New Delhi

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The Danish PM arrived in New Delhi early Saturday. EAM Jaishankar said that Frederiksen's ongoing India visit will advance the Green Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Jaishankar to discuss bilateral, trade & investment cooperation during 3-day visit to Mexico

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Jaishankar was received by Minister of Finance and Public Credit Rogelio Ram rez de la O with whom he discussed Mexico's response to Covid crisis.

Jaishankar agrees to take India-Nepal alliance forward in meeting with Nepalese counterpart

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This was the first meeting between the two ministers. On 22 September, Nepal PM had appointed Narayan Khadka as foreign minister to lead the country's delegation to the ongoing UNGA.

What is the Cyprus-Turkey issue Jaishankar referred to after Erdogan’s Kashmir remark at UNGA

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President Erdogan at UNGA says Turkey in favour of Kashmir issue being resolved. Hours later, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar tweets saying UNSC resolutions on Cyprus must be respected.

UK has issue with India’s CoWin certification, not vaccine. Travel restrictions to remain

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Travelling from India to UK is not going to get easier from 4 Oct, despite most Indians receiving Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. Jaishankar meets counterpart, asks for resolution.

27 countries in 21 months: Covid hasn’t stopped Jaishankar from crisscrossing the world

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From January to March 2020, Jaishankar made 4 trips abroad. But since Covid lockdown was lifted in August, he has made dozens of trips for bilateral and multilateral business.
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