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.
In the name of security, guarding territories during struggle people are getting killed. It is not that who killed whom. It is loss.of valuable life. The countries which are in constant conflict in a few inches land should sit together and finalise an acceptable map to all with mutual consultation, ironing out the disputes by giving up a claim so that everlasting permanent peace along the borders can be realised. This reduces personnel guarding requirements. Lives can be saved.