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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

EAM Jaishankar meets Qatar's PM; reviews bilateral relationship

June 30, 2024 10:07 pm

Jaishankar, who arrived here on a day-long visit, also exchanged views on regional and global issues with Sheikh Mohammed, who also holds the portfolio as Foreign Minister.

Jaishankar to visit Qatar today; energy, trade on agenda

June 30, 2024 6:35 am

The trade and energy ties between India and Qatar are on an upswing as Qatar is the largest supplier of LNG to India, accounting for over 48% of India’s global LNG imports.

Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation to attend SCO summit in Astana

June 29, 2024 2:05 am

"The Indian delegation at the SCO summit will be led by external affairs minister S Jaishankar," external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing.

Hope early return to path of democratic transition, Jaishankar tells Myanmar Dy PM

June 27, 2024 1:41 am

India also called for “early return to the path of democratic transition” in the neighbouring country.

Jaishankar, Chinese envoy hold talks on bilateral ties, common interest in stabilisation & progress

June 26, 2024 3:13 am

Last week, China had expressed “strong concern” over the visit of a high-level US Congress delegation to Dharamshala to meet the Dalai Lama.

Jaishankar visits UAE to discuss ties, war in Gaza

June 24, 2024 9:04 am

Before meeting Al Nahyan, Jaishankar visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi — which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14 this year. 

Jaishankar in UAE for bilateral talks, first stop at BAPS Hindu temple

June 23, 2024 10:19 pm

Jaishankar visited the iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi before the meeting with Al Nahyan, where the two leaders are expected to deliberate on the overall situation in Gaza besides bilateral relations.

Jaishankar unveils Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Sri Lanka

June 21, 2024 2:13 am

Jaishankar, who met Wickremesinghe at the President's House, said that he conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the way forward for the bilateral cooperation, especially in power, energy, connectivity, port infrastructure, aviation, digital, health, food security, education and tourism sectors.

NSAs meet: India, US pledge to deepen partnership in critical and new technologies

June 18, 2024 6:12 am

Sullivan also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi who tweeted: “India is committed to further strengthen the India-IS comprehensive global strategic partnership for global good.”

Jaishankar takes charge of foreign ministry, says focus on finding solutions to China and Pakistan border issues

June 12, 2024 1:57 am

Jaishankar said PM Modi has given “Bharat First” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” as the two “guiding axioms” for India’s foreign policy.

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