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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.

Jaishankar meets families of ex-Navy men on death row in Qatar, says govt will work to free them

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While charges against the 8 men have not been made public, sources have said allegations include charges of 'spying'.

Trudeau an embarrassment, will repair ties with India when I’m PM, says Canada’s opposition leader

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In an interview with Namaste Radio Toronto, Conservative Party chief Pierre Poilievre said that Justin Trudeau is 'not worth the cost' of bad ties with India.

‘India walked the talk when it comes to Global South’, says S Jaishankar at B20 summit

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The EAM added that India’s 'development partnerships' have grown significantly over the last decade, and now extend to 78 nations across geographies.

‘Northeast will change in coming decade’ — Jaishankar on border infrastructure push

Pia Krishnankutty -
Foreign minister Jaishankar also spoke about proposal for rail link between Bhutan & Assam, besides another to let Nepal and Bangladesh use India's grids for cross-border power trade.

‘Inhumane, undemocratic’: Rajya Sabha MP slams South Asian University undertaking for students

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In his letter to SAU acting president, Binoy Viswam of CPI has called out two declarations in mandatory ‘general undertaking’ for students and asked for their removal.

Jaishankar talks border issues with China on sidelines of ASEAN meet, point of diplomats’ safety with Canada

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Jaishankar met foreign policy chief of Communist Party of China Wang Yi in Indonesia, where the latter said the 2 countries should not let 'specific issues' affect ties.

Focus on services an excuse for incompetence. Manufacturing is key, says Jaishankar

Pia Krishnankutty -
The foreign minister was speaking at the launch of former NITI Aayog chief Amitabh Kant’s book Made in India.

Ideal statesman, basis of shame—Bilawal’s India trip divides Pakistani politicians, citizens

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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's visit for SCO summit was the first by a Pakistani official to India in 12 years. Many derided it as a diplomatic disaster.

S. Jaishankar welcomes Bilawal Bhutto at SCO foreign ministers’ meet in Goa

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Bhutto is the first senior leader of Pakistan to visit in 12 years – the last being Hina Rabbani Khar in July 2011, who met then foreign minister S.M. Krishna.

Jaishankar holds talks with China FM Qin Gang on SCO sidelines. Focus on Ladakh standoff, peace at border

Pia Krishnankutty -
Bilateral meeting took place at resort in Goa ahead of Friday's Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
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