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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.

Peace & tranquility on LAC disturbed, affecting ties with China, says EAM Jaishankar

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Jaishankar made these comments against the backdrop of the over five-month-long border standoff between India and China in eastern Ladakh where each side has deployed over 50,000 troops.

India, Chile look to ‘add momentum’ in cooperation, consider investment protection treaty

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Chile’s Allamand Zavala co-chaired a virtual meeting where bilateral cooperation was reviewed.

Pakistan govt publicly justifies terrorism as a policy, says External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

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Jaishankar says not just terrorism, Pakistan's restrictive visa and trade policies as well make it hard for India to conduct normal relations with the neighbour.

India and China are engaged in talks, do not want to pre-judge, says Jaishankar

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Speaking at the Bloomberg India Economic Forum, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said what is going on in the talks is something confidential between India and China.

Maldives to Moscow — India prepares for brave new Biden world after Modi-Trump bonhomie

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Jaishankar & Portuguese counterpart hold talks, agree to boost defence, trade ties

PTI -
At a virtual meeting, S. Jaishankar and Augusto Santos Silva talked about ways to expand bilateral cooperation in a range of areas, including migration.

‘Indo-Pacific priorities’, China row on agenda as Jaishankar meets deputy US State Secretary

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US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun arrived in Delhi Monday for a visit primarily meant to finalise groundwork for third 2+2 India-US dialogue, to be held this month.

US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun to visit India and Bangladesh next week

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Biegun will arrive on 12 October and meet with senior government officials. He will also deliver the keynote address at the India-US Forum.

India committed to peace in Afghanistan, says Jaishankar after meeting Abdullah Abdullah

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Jaishankar and Abdullah Abdullah held talks on the Afghan peace process, and bilateral cooperation.

India, US 2+2 meeting on 26-27 October, defence foundational pact likely on agenda

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The 2+2 talks will assume greater importance as it will be taking place at a time when India entered the fifth month of the border stand-off with China in Ladakh.
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