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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.

‘My interests are to see a stable region, a more cooperative & prosperous one,’ says EAM Jaishankar

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In an interview to an Italian newspaper in Rome, Jaishankar expressed optimism about India-Italy ties, China and EU and other developments in the world.

India is proactive peacemaker in Russia-Ukraine war & West Asia conflict, says Jaishankar

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‘Uranium, crude oil, & coal’: Jaishankar on why trade with Russia is critical for India

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Jaishankar’s Pakistan visit isn’t sitting well in China

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Naga collective calls UK auction of Naga human head ‘colonial violence’, urges repatriation of remains

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Auction was stopped after Forum for Naga Reconciliation intervened. The skull is said to have been appropriated by British colonial administrators & soldiers in the 19th century.

India-Japan 2+2: What Jaishankar, Rajnath focused on during 3rd edition of bilateral dialogue

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Jaishankar said foreign, defence ministers of India and Japan also discussed ‘unfolding new avenues for technology, research & industrial cooperation’ in this edition of 2+2 dialogue.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit Maldives from 9-11 Aug amid strained ties

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Visit is aimed at strengthening close partnership between two countries and to explore avenues to enhance bilateral relationship further, says MEA.

‘Only Quad can ensure freedom, security in Indo-Pacific,’ says EAM S Jaishankar in Tokyo

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Speaking at Quad foreign ministers meeting Monday, India's external affairs minister also highlights need for 'transparent' digital partnerships & de-risking economic growth in the region.

Modi’s absence at SCO is India’s balancing act. New Delhi’s still committed to the forum

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The deep-seated contradictions among member states on regional security and terrorism, combined with growing Chinese influence, have compelled New Delhi to perform a strategic balancing act.
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