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- Born 09 January 1955
- Age 70
- Birth Place New Delhi, Delhi India
- Profession Diplomat, Author
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
- In Office 31st Foreign Secretary Of India 28 January 2015 - 28 January 2018, Ambassador Of India To The United States 1 December 2013 - 28 January 2015, Ambassador Of India To China 1 June 2009 - 1 December 2013, High Commissioner Of India To Singapore 1 January 2007 - 1 June 2009, Ambassador Of India To The Czech Republic 1 January 2001 - 1 January 2004
- Residence 12, Tughlak Road, New Delhi
- Awards Padma Shri (2019)
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S. Jaishankar BIOGRAPHY
S Jaishankar: A Career in Diplomacy and Politics Born January 9, 1955, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, currently serves as India’s External Affairs Minister, a post he’s held since May 2019, making him the longest-serving incumbent since Jawaharlal Nehru. A member of the BJP and Rajya Sabha MP,...
S. Jaishankar PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | K. Subrahmanyam |
| Spouse | Shobha Jaishankar (died ), Kyoko Jaishankar (1998), |
| Education | St. Stephen's College, Delhi (BSc),, Jawaharlal Nehru University (MA, MPhil, PhD) |
POSITIONS HELD BY S. Jaishankar
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| ambassador of India to the United States | 1 December 2013 - 28 January 2015 |
| Foreign Secretary of India | 29 January 2015 - 28 January 2018 |
| Minister of External Affairs | 30 May 2019 - Present |
| Ambassador of India to China | 1 June 2009 - 1 December 2013 |
S. JAISHANKAR NEWS
Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA Jaishankar on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim
February 06, 2026 5:13 am
“Our critical mineral cooperation is also advancing rapidly. Expect engagement on strategic issues, defence and energy in the coming days. Overall, a strong momentum is evident,” Jaishankar said.
Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington
February 05, 2026 7:05 am
India has not commented on the announcement regarding oil, but its purchase of Russian oil has been on the decline ever since the punitive 25 per cent US tariff kicked in.
Russia oil, $500-billion target: Energy, security to shape Delhi’s response
February 04, 2026 4:17 am
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in Washington DC for a crucial meeting.
India, Arab League seek lasting peace in Middle East, avoid criticising Israel
February 01, 2026 11:44 am
Not naming Israel signals a strategic maturity on the part of the Arab countries and Delhi at a crucial juncture when the second phase of the ceasefire deal is a work in progress. The Arab countries have been cautious in their pronouncements about Israel as the war in Gaza rages.
Jaishankar holds talks with Sergio Gor, US lawmakers on trade, security
January 26, 2026 5:29 am
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said the talks were “productive” and the focus was on strengthening the bilateral partnership in the domains of security, trade and critical technologies.
Stronger ties between India, EU can de-risk world economy: EAM Jaishankar
January 24, 2026 6:44 am
This comes ahead of the India-EU leaders’ summit and the visit of the EU leaders to India for the Republic Day celebrations.
First ‘Made in India’ C-295 aircraft to roll out before September: EAM Jaishankar
January 22, 2026 3:54 am
Jaishankar said India and Spain enjoy warm and friendly relations, rooted in shared democratic values and “respect for multilateralism and a rule-based order”.
Selective targeting on tariffs, says Jaishankar, flags Poland minister's outreach to Pakistan
January 20, 2026 7:27 am
In unusually blunt remarks at their bilateral meeting in Delhi Monday, Jaishankar also flagged Sikorski’s visit last October to Pakistan and cautioned that Poland must maintain “zero tolerance for terrorism” and “not help fuel” terror infrastructure in the neighbourhood.
EAM: India, Japan partnership holds immense potential to de-risk global economy
January 17, 2026 8:55 am
The Japanese Foreign Minister met Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his talks with Jaishankar.
'Weathering global shocks': Jaishankar lays out India's BRICS strategy amid dual-tariff pressure from US
January 14, 2026 3:56 am
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the logo and official website of BRICS 2026, which will feature around 100 meetings across 60 Indian cities.
S. JAISHANKAR PHOTOS
IE 100 2023: Who are the top 10 most powerful Indians?
March 31, 2023 2:14 pm
Most Powerful Indians 2023: Most new entrants on the list are either players in the coming election-packed year or those who have seen a change in fortune
As India assumes Presidency, G20 logo illuminates 100 monuments
December 03, 2022 11:37 am
EAM Jaishankar visits New Zealand, meets PM Jacinda Ardern
October 07, 2022 2:24 pm
Jaishankar arrives in Vadodara with 50 foreign envoys to witness 'garba'
October 01, 2022 7:47 pm
Top quotes of S Jaishankar at RNG Lecture: From Kashmir to RCEP to what he said on Pakistan
November 17, 2019 8:43 am
S Jaishankar delivering the fourth RNG Lecture provided an assessment of the last 70 years of India’s foreign policy choices and challenged past positions — from dealing with China on boundary issues and handling Pakistan to managing ties with the US.
S Jaishankar at fourth RNG Lecture: 'Past handling of Pakistan raises many questions'
November 14, 2019 10:14 pm
Delivering the fourth Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Thursday called for “an honest review of our performance” in the seven decades since independence in a “visibly changing global order”.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets PM Modi, holds joint press briefing with MEA Jaishankar
June 26, 2019 7:18 pm
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is on a three-day visit to India, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held a joint press briefing, touching upon a wide range of issues, including bilateral trade.
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S. JAISHANKAR VIDEOS
India, Pak to reschedule Foreign Secretary-level talks: MEA
January 14, 2016 2:10 pm
New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Clearing the air over reports of suspension of the Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhary and both have agreed to reschedule the talks in the near future. Swarup further added that India welcomed Pakistan’s move to order an investigation into the Pathankot terror attack.
