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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.

Jaishankar discusses Afghanistan, India-Saudi ties in meeting with counterpart Al Saud

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Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud is on a three-day visit to India. It is the first ministerial visit from the gulf country to India since Covid outbreak.

Jaishankar meets counterparts from Iran, Armenia & Uzbekistan over Afghanistan situation

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, who is in Dushanbe to attend a key meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation also exchanged views on confronting regional challenges.

India says doesn’t believe in ‘clash of civilisations’ but China must end Ladakh conflict

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that India-China ties will remain at a 'low ebb' until their military confrontation in Ladakh is resolved.

India will stand by Afghans as it is passing through ‘critical’ phase, says Jaishankar

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Speaking at a high-level UN meeting on Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar also said that the international community must come forward to help the country.

Afghanistan takes centrestage at India-Australia 2+2 talks

Nayanima Basu -
India & Australia held their inaugural 2+2 dialogue Saturday, with plans to enhance their ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ by expanding the scope of joint military exercises.

Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific focus of Jaishankar’s meeting with Australian counterpart

PTI -
Ahead of the inaugural 'two-plus-two' ministerial dialogue between India and Australia Saturday, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar met Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne.

At all-party meet on Afghanistan crisis, Modi govt finds Shiv Sena support on CAA

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At the meeting, the Modi govt said it is currently following a ‘wait and watch’ policy and the main focus is to evacuate people from the crisis-hit country.

Afghan foreign minister Atmar speaks to Jaishankar, calls for emergency UNSC session

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Atmar talked about escalating violence by Taliban as well as foreign terrorist groups in Afghanistan and described the attacks as a violation of international law.

India, US reaffirm ‘democratic traditions’, ties as Blinken sends message to China from Delhi

Nayanima Basu -
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken sent a strong message to Beijing during his maiden visit to New Delhi Wednesday by meeting Ngodup Dongchung, representative of the Dalai Lama.

Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart on evolving Afghan situation, bilateral issues

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had earlier held talks with Javad Zarif and called on Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi during a stopover at Tehran on his way to Russia.
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