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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.

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar proposed an eight-point Action Plan for the UN system to credibly address the menace of terrorism and ensure effective action.

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Nepal PM is relying on his foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali's unconfirmed visit to India, hoping for Delhi's help to come out of the constitutional quagmire.

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar speaks to Afghan counterpart M.H. Atmar, is believed to have assured more military help as US troops begin withdrawing.

India will always be dependable partner & reliable friend of Sri Lanka, says Jaishankar

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Addressing a media briefing, Jaishankar added that the pandemic has not been able to dent the bilateral ties and that the two countries are now looking at post-Covid cooperation.

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The project was signed by India, Sri Lanka and Japan in May 2019, but it has been stalled since Sri Lanka ordered a review in July 2020. Jaishankar is on a 3-day visit to the country.

India-Sri Lanka ties not dented by pandemic, looking at post-Covid cooperation — Jaishankar

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Jaishankar is visiting Colombo over three months after the two countries agreed to further expand ties in anti-terror cooperation, maritime security and trade and investment.

Mike Pompeo thanks Jaishankar for ‘all the stronger’ US-India ties

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Outgoing US Secretary of State Pompeo’s tweet came as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office on January 20.

Jaishankar in Colombo on 3-day visit, will meet President, PM, business leaders

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MEA has said Jaishankar will hold discussions with his Sri Lankan counterpart and top leadership on the entire gamut of bilateral relations.
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