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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 lauds govt staff for timely issuing of passports to Indians amid Covid pandemic

PTI -
Addressing an event to mark 'Passport Seva Divas', the minister said the ministry has integrated 174 Indian embassies and consulates abroad with the passport service programme.

Terrorist sanctuaries must be dismantled for enduring peace in Afghanistan, says Jaishankar

Yoshita Singh -
During a UN Security Council debate Tuesday, Jaishankar said there should to be zero tolerance for terrorism including cross-border one, in an apparent reference to Pakistan.

Will China reduce troops along LAC as promised, that’s the issue, says Jaishankar

Archana Chaudhary -
India & China had made written commitments to cut troops but China’s 'close-up deployment still continues, especially in Ladakh', External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said.

India in ‘close touch’ with Sri Lanka amid concerns over new Colombo-Beijing bonhomie

Nayanima Basu -
Foreign Minister Jaishankar speaks to Sri Lankan counterpart Gunawardena Monday. Interaction comes days after MEA asked Sri Lanka to be 'mindful' of bilateral ties between Delhi and Colombo.

Rise of modern Africa not noble sentiment, but long awaited expectation, says Jaishankar

PTI -
Jaishankar's comments were made during the inauguration of the renovated Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Library of University of Nairobi during his 3-day visit to Kenya.

Jaishankar, top Kenyan ministers hold ministerial roundtable to strengthen bilateral ties

PTI -
The Ministerial Roundtable, chaired by Kenyan Foreign Minister Raychelle Omamo, reviewed all aspects of the bilateral relationship.

India’s Taliban outreach will mean different carrots for different levels of commanders

Tara Kartha -
In S. Jaishankar, India has a foreign minister who thinks on his feet. But the Afghanistan chessboard now has more players than pieces.

Jaishanker holds online interaction with Indian diaspora during Kenya visit

PTI -
Jaishanker, who is on a 3-day Kenya visit, also met his Kenyan counterpart Raychelle Omamo and held 'productive discussion' on bilateral cooperation between the two UNSC members.

Jaishankar arrives in Kenya on bilateral visit to strengthen ties

PTI -
Jaishankar and his Kenyan counterpart Amb Raychelle Omamo, will hold the 3rd meeting of the India Kenya Joint Commission, which will review all aspects of the bilateral relationship.

India, Kuwait sign MoU for streamlining recruitment, legal protections of domestic workers

PTI -
The MoU, signed on Thursday, will introduce an employment contract ensuring the rights and obligations of both the employer and the domestic workers.
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