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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 cites worry of Lanka ‘spillover’ into India, vows to help Colombo in IMF talks

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Briefing reporters after all-party meeting on Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says situation in Sri Lanka is 'delicate', and it is of 'deep concern' to New Delhi.

Jaishankar, Wang Yi to meet again in Tashkent on July 27-28, LAC talks on cards

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It is likely to pave the way for a possible face-to-face meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time since the 2020 LAC standoff

Foreign Minister Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Lavrov in Bali, discuss Ukraine and Afghanistan

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The two talked about pressing global issues on the sidelines of the G-20 foreign ministers' conclave in the Indonesian city of Bali.

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.

Ukraine war, Prophet remarks — ASEAN raises sticky issues in ties with India at Delhi meet

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Foreign ministers of ASEAN states unanimously highlighted impact of Russia-Ukraine war on Southeast & South Asia. They also batted for greater integration with South Asia through India.

Russia cherishes special, privileged partnership with India, says envoy Denis Alipov

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Given the backdrop of the Ukraine war, Moscow goes the extra mile to celebrate 75 years of bilateral ties with New Delhi on its National Day and releases a special edition of Russia Digest.

In Rahul Gandhi-Jaishankar clash on diplomats, why India’s national interest is the loser

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Rahul Gandhi called India’s IFS officers ‘arrogant’, while Jaishankar called them confident. In all social media noise, the point on China got missed.

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

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Decision comes a month after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised the issue with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Thousands of Indian students are enrolled in Chinese universities.

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 the telephonic talks, Jaishankar and Blinken discussed the latest developments in Ukraine, and deliberated on bilateral ties.
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