TopicS. Jaishankar

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.

Modi-Xi’s Wuhan follow-up summit is on, India-China border talks not cancelled: Jaishankar

Nayanima Basu - September 17, 2019

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarifies that incident between India and China’s armies in Ladakh last week was a ‘face-off’, not a ‘skirmish’.

India’s position on Kashmir will prevail, no need to worry about what people say: Jaishankar

PTI - September 17, 2019

At a press conference on the external affairs ministry's 100 days of governance, S Jaishankar also referred to Pakistan as India's "unique challenge".

Foreign Minister Jaishankar’s son Dhruva tipped to head ORF’s Washington office

ThePrint Team - September 11, 2019

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Jaishankar criticises China’s ‘one-sided’ trade policies

Philip J. Heijmans - September 9, 2019

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar said Chinese protectionist policies created a significant trade deficit between India and China. In the fiscal year ended March 2019, the trade deficit with China was $53.6 billion.

India will talk to Pakistan on terror but without a gun pointed at my head: Jaishankar

PTI - September 6, 2019

Referring to the cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India is open to talks with Pakistan, provided it is "civilised".

India-China ties more than bilateral, have global dimensions, says Jaishankar after Beijing visit

PTI - August 14, 2019

Foreign minister S Jaishankar said the two countries need stronger areas of convergence to better manage differences.

What Home Minister Amit Shah proposes, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar disposes

Jyoti Malhotra - August 13, 2019

Chinese support to Pakistan on Kashmir issue at UN Security Council will depend on the price Delhi wants to pay to keep Beijing close.

Tense Kashmir dominates media, CNN News18 and Republic crucify Cong for ‘Pak’ line

Pia Krishnankutty - August 13, 2019

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India-China relations should be a factor of stability, says Jaishankar

PTI - August 12, 2019

On a three-day visit to China, Jaishankar will finalise arrangements for President Xi's visit to India this year for a second informal meet with PM Modi.

US envoy for Taliban peace talks Zalmay Khalilzad to meet Jaishankar in Delhi today

Nayanima Basu - August 6, 2019

Zalmay Khalilzad will be in Delhi as part of his short tour to “build international consensus” on the Taliban peace talks.

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