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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 meets Guterres, conveys India’s support for his candidature as UN Secretary General

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Confident that India will continue to shape big debates of our times — Jaishankar on US visit

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Jaishankar arrived in New York Sunday on his first visit to the US after India entered the UNSC as a non-permanent member and is due to meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Quad, vaccines, Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar has an ‘exhaustive agenda’ on his US trip from today

Nayanima Basu -
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s five-day US visit is expected to also pave the way for PM Modi’s trip to the country later this year. 

Jaishankar concludes UK visit with message of convergence after 2030 Roadmap agreement

Aditi Khanna -
Addressing a virtual event titled 'India and the United Kingdom in a Post-COVID World', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reviewed the redefined contours of UK-India relations.

‘A crowd is a crowd, is a crowd’ — Jaishankar mounts spirited defence of govt’s Covid management

Nayanima Basu -
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says it's not fair to blame Modi govt for India's second wave crisis, adds that poll rallies & Kumbh mela weren't the only reasons for Covid spread.

Jaishankar self-isolates after possible Covid exposure, to virtually attend G-7 meet in London

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Possibility of Covid spreading among other officials attending the G-7 Summit has potential to shut down the high-profile event that marks the summit debut of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Jaishankar thanks Antony Blinken for US’ support in India’s fight against Covid

PTI -
The two leaders met on the sidelines of G7 foreign ministers' meeting in the UK and held talks on Covid challenges and ways to deepen the US-India global strategic partnership.

India, UK review progress in bilateral ties day after London pledges support in Covid fight

PTI -
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Monday spoke to his British counterpart Dominic Raab and discussed various aspects of the pandemic.

Those questioning Covid vaccine exports are short-sighted, ‘really irresponsible’: Jaishankar

Nayanima Basu -
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India cannot just expect raw materials for the vaccines from other countries and then not send them the final product.

S Jaishankar discusses post-Covid economic recovery, bilateral ties with UAE counterpart

PTI -
Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar's visit to the United Arab Emirates comes amid evolving geo-political developments in West Asia region, particularly in Afghanistan.
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