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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.

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

PTI -
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

PTI -
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.

Jaishankar’s bland speech at Quad said nothing. But look at the naval ties India is forging

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China may call the Quad a ‘mini Nato’ but India is still gambling on it — while also buying weapons and aircraft.

With eye on China, India and Japan discuss strengthening of security ties and supply chains

Nayanima Basu -
Indian and Japan, in an effort to bypass China, also discussed encouraging ASEAN to play a bigger role in terms of business and trade in the Indo-Pacific region.

Jaishankar, Pompeo meet in Tokyo, discuss ‘peace & security’ in Indo-Pacific

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The meeting between S Jaishankar & his US counterpart Mike Pompeo comes as the India-China border stand-off in Ladakh looks set to continue through the region's harsh winter.

Jaishankar pitches for ‘territorial integrity, peaceful resolution of disputes’ at Quad meet

Nayanima Basu -
The Quad countries — US, India, Australia and Japan — said the Covid pandemic has shown that it is important for 'like-minded' nations to collaborate.

India & China agree to ‘sincerely’ implement Jaishankar-Wang peace plan at WMCC talks

Nayanima Basu -
At the WMCC meeting Wednesday, India and China reviewed the situation along LAC and had ‘frank and detailed discussions’ on developments since the last meeting on 20 August.

Modi to hold virtual summit with Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina in December

Nayanima Basu -
During the Joint Consultative Commission meeting, India, Bangladesh foreign ministers discussed a range of issues, including onion export ban & sharing of Teesta river waters.
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