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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.

Stop sowing discord between China & regional countries — Beijing on Pompeo’s visit to India

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China's remarks came amid India and US signing the BECA deal that will allow sharing of high-end military technology & classified satellite data between the two countries.

India, US sign key defence cooperation pact as 2+2 dialogue begins

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Inaugurating the 2+2 talks with US Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also said ‘security a greater salience in India-US foreign policy’ as both sides signed the BECA deal.

India-US 2+2 talks tomorrow as both look to achieve ‘shared diplomatic & security objectives’

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Washington and New Delhi are set to discuss India-China border standoff and sign a key defence pact a week before the US goes to vote.

Quad is in keeping with times and rise of India is good for the world, says S Jaishankar

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke on the evolving landscape of a multipolar world at the 'Quad' online conference organised by Public Affairs Forum of India Friday.

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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US’ Pompeo and Esper are flying down for the ‘2+2’ dialogue — something they could have done virtually. Shows depth of Modi-Trump ties.

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

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