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S. Jaishankar

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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

India committed to supporting Global South in building peacekeeping capacities: Jaishankar

February 25, 2025 2:40 am

Speaking at the inaugural session of the ‘Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South’, he also said India has also been at the forefront of deploying women in peacekeeping operations, which makes it more diverse and inclusive.

US away, India says: Worked with China to preserve G20

February 22, 2025 1:41 am

“The G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg provided an opportunity to meet CPC Politburo member and FM Wang Yi of China this morning on its sidelines,” Jaishankar said in a post on X, sharing photographs of the meeting.

Jaishankar, Lavrov discuss US-Russia talks in Riyadh on ending Ukraine war

February 21, 2025 7:28 am

In a post later on X, Jaishankar said, “Reviewed the continued progress of India-Russia bilateral cooperation. Discussed recent developments pertaining to the Ukraine conflict, including his Riyadh meeting. Agreed to remain in touch.”

EAM Jaishankar calls on SA President Ramaphosa; meets counterparts from several countries

February 20, 2025 11:41 pm

Jaishankar, who is in Johannesburg on a two-day visit to South Africa to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, assured India's support for South Africa's G20 priorities.

Unilateral changes to status quo a concern in Indo-Pacific: EAM

February 17, 2025 5:06 am

Pointing out that Indian Ocean nations are facing resource constraints and economic headwinds, Jaishankar said a common issue among nations is rebuilding connectivity in the region, after decades of colonial–era disruption.

Munich meet: Jaishankar and Ukraine Foreign Minister discuss conflict, ties

February 16, 2025 3:19 am

"Exchanged views about the international situation. Look forward to welcoming him to India," Jaishankar said in another post on X.

Jaishankar bats for India-EU FTA, says ties more important than ever

February 05, 2025 7:42 am

On the same day, Jaishankar said at the IIC-Bruegel seminar in New Delhi: “On the FTA, I think it is really time we get along with it.” The India-EU FTA talks have been going on for the last 15 years or so.

'Deliberately spoke falsehood': Jaishankar responds to Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Trump inauguration invite

February 04, 2025 7:49 am

Jaishankar's remarks come after Rahul Gandhi's statement alleging that the foreign minister was sent to the United States to secure an invite for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to US President Trump's inauguration.

Ashamed to admit abroad that national capital lacks basic amenities: Jaishankar ahead of Delhi polls

February 02, 2025 12:47 pm

"Water, electricity, cooking gas cylinders, houses and health are your right. The people of Delhi did not get their rights in the past 10 years," S Jaishankar said.

Jaishankar calls Trump ‘American nationalist’, highlights strong India-US ties

January 31, 2025 8:16 am

He highlighted that Indians living abroad still rely on their homeland for support and said, "Jo bhi desh ke baahar jate hain, woh hamaare paas hee aate hain. Baahar hum hee rakhwale hain (Those who leave the country turn to us only. We are their caretakers outside)."

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