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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.

China lauds Jaishankar for calling out western ‘meddling’, says it’s sign of India’s independence

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Chinese Foreign Ministry made the statement as India’s new envoy to Beijing Pradeep Kumar Rawat made a courtesy call to China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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Indian students can return to China, but Beijing to issue permission on ‘need-assessed basis’

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Jaishankar discusses Ukraine war during talks with French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian

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The talk comes at a time when Russia was suspended from the UNHRC Thursday following a UNGA vote moved by the US for perpetuating human rights violations during Ukraine war.

Jaishankar speaks to Secretary of State Antony Blinken ahead of India-US 2+2 talks

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In a rushed visit to India, Russian foreign minister met PM Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar as he sought to enhance bilateral ties amid concerns over fallout of Ukraine war.

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The Rajapaksa government should have shelved some of the China-funded infrastructure projects, which were high on debt servicing and low on revenue earnings.
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