S. Jaishankar
Indian diplomat and politician (born 1955)
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Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, better known as S. Jaishankar, is an Indian diplomat, politician and author, who is serving as the 30th Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India since 31 May 2019. He is the longest serving Minister of External Affairs since Jawaharlal Nehru. Jaishankar is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha. He previously served as the Foreign Secretary of India from 2015 to 2018. Under his tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs, there has been increased interest in India's foreign policy, due to Jaishankar's role in communicating India's stance on purchasing Russian oil amidst pressure to cease the deal due to the Russo-Ukrainian War.
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'It's worrisome, if there's something to it, then country should know': Jaishankar on Trump's $21 million fund for 'voter turnout in India'External affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed concerns regarding a $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India, raised by former US President Donald Trump. He assured that the government is..IndiaTimes - Published | |
On Gaza, India backs two-state solution, says JaishankarIndiaTimes - Published | |
EAM Jaishankar meets Wang, says India & China strove hard to protect G20External affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and emphasized restoring mutual trust and border peace between India and China. They discussed cooperation in regional and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
EAM S Jaishankar, Chinese counterpart Wang Yi meet on G20 sidelines, discuss Kailash Mansarovar, flight connectivityS Jaishankar met with Wang Yi during the G20 meeting in Johannesburg. They discussed bilateral ties, focusing on direct flight resumption and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. They reviewed border peace..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Discussed Ukraine conflict': Jaishankar meets Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on sidelines of G20External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 meeting in South Africa. They discussed India-Russia bilateral cooperation and the ongoing Ukraine conflict...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Watch: PM Modi personally receives Qatar Emir Al Thani at Delhi airportPrime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Qatar Emir, on a two-day state visit, aims to enhance cooperation..IndiaTimes - Published | |
EAM Jaishankar delivers keynote address at Indian Ocean Conference in Oman, holds multiple bilateral meetingsExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman, emphasising India's commitment to regional cooperation and stability. He engaged with Oman's foreign minister to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Allow Saarc meet, blocked since Uri hit: Dhaka to DelhiForeign Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh's Touhid Hossain at the Indian Ocean Conference amid tense ties due to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's presence in India. They discussed bilateral relations, Bimstec..IndiaTimes - Published | |
EAM talks BIMSTEC ahead of summit; Dhaka wants SAARC and joint efforts to address challengesExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh foreign adviser Touhid Hossain to discuss bilateral issues and cooperation under BIMSTEC. Hossain requested the renewal of the Ganges Water Treaty..IndiaTimes - Published | |
EAM, Ukraine minister hold talks on bid to end warExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at the Munich Security Conference, discussing efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict and advancing bilateral..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Democracy doesn't put food on,' says US Senator Elissa Slotkin; EAM S Jaishankar's retortExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar countered US Senator Elissa Slotkin's claim that democracy doesn't address hunger, asserting that India's democratic society provides nutrition support to 800..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Handcuffs, chains part of deportation SOP, says S Jaishankar. What US rule saysExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed Parliament about the deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants from the US, clarifying that this process has been ongoing since 2009 with a total of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Obligation to take back illegal nationals': Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha on 104 Indians sent back by USExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha about the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants by the US, clarifying it is a longstanding practice rooted in international..IndiaTimes - Published |
In volatile world, India-EU ties more important than ever, says JaishankarIndiaTimes - Published | UNGA president Philemon Yang to arrive in India today on 4-day visitUNGA president Philemon Yang will visit India for four days at the invitation of external affairs minister S Jaishankar. They will discuss key multilateral and regional issues, and Yang will also meet..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Falsehood, lies': EAM Jaishankar slams Rahul's 'Trump invitation' remarks against PM ModExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims that he traveled to the US to secure an invitation for PM Modi to attend Trump's inauguration. Jaishankar emphasized that his visit..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Jaishankar went to US to get invitation for PM Modi for Trump's inauguration': Rahul Gandhi's claim triggers chaos in Lok SabhaThe Lok Sabha witnessed chaos after Rahul Gandhi criticized the government over economic policies and China's lead in production. He claimed that ineffective policies led to India lagging behind China..IndiaTimes - Published |
S Jaishankar reveals why he feels 'ashamed' to go abroad, reason is...He further said that Delhi has been "left behind" over the past decade and urged voters to consider a change in government when they cast their ballots on February 5DNA - Published | 'Have to conduct out of syllabus foreign policies': Jaishankar on India's strategy for Trump 2.0IndiaTimes - Published |
EAM Jaishankar's UAE visit strengthens comprehensive strategic partnership between two nations: MEAExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar's three-day visit to the UAE strengthened the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. He held key meetings with UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed, crown..IndiaTimes - Published | 9 Indians killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia; EAM Jaishankar offers condolencesNine Indian nationals died in a road accident near Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The Indian consulate in Jeddah confirmed the fatalities and assured full support to the victims' families. External affairs..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ahead of Quad meet, EAM meets Australia, Japanese counterparts in WashingtonExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar meets with his Australian and Japanese counterparts, Penny Wong and Takeshi Iwaya, in Washington to discuss bilateral cooperation and Quad developments. They..IndiaTimes - Published | Donald Trump inauguration: Jaishankar carries PM Modi’s letter for Trump ahead of swearing-in ceremonyExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar is carrying a personal letter from PM Modi for US President-elect Donald Trump. Jaishankar will attend Trump's inauguration as the 47th US President, marking..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Cancer of terrorism consuming its body politic': Jaishankar takes jibe at PakistanExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights India's efforts to rebuild regional relationships post-partition, taking a strong stance against Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism. He..IndiaTimes - Published | MEA: S Jaishankar, Army chief on same page on China disengagementThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified there is no contradiction between the Army chief Upendra Dwivedi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar regarding disengagement with China in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Spanish consulate to soon open in Bengaluru': EAM JaishankarExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar announced the upcoming opening of a Spanish consulate in Bengaluru and the celebration of a 'dual year' in 2026 to highlight culture, tourism, and AI. He..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Close contacts between President Trump and PM Modi': Jaishankar says India-US relations will continue to growExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar highlights strong growth in India-US relations under leaders Modi and Trump, expressing confidence in future ties. During his visit to Spain, he emphasizes..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jaishankar to represent India at US President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremonyIndiaTimes - Published | India, Maldives commit to strengthen bilateral tiesIndia and the Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation during a meeting between foreign minister S Jaishankar and his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Khaleel. Both sides signed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maldives mantri in India amid thaw in ties, to meet EAM todayMaldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel visits India to meet with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, focusing on bilateral cooperation in development support, trade, health, defence, and security...IndiaTimes - Published | EAM Jaishankar meets Qatar PM as year's first diplomatic engagementExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar met Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha, marking his first diplomatic engagement of the year. They reviewed bilateral cooperation and..IndiaTimes - Published |
EAM S Jaishankar meets Trump's NSA pick Michael WaltzExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar met Congressman Michael Waltz during his US visit, discussing bilateral partnerships. Waltz is set to become National Security Advisor on January 20, under..IndiaTimes - Published | Jaishankar meets NSA Sullivan at White House, discusses regional, global developmentsIndiaTimes - Published |
Jaishankar to begin 6-day visit to US from December 24Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the United States from December 24-29, marking the first high-level diplomatic interaction since Donald Trump's presidential win. During his..IndiaTimes - Published | Bharat can never permit others to have a veto on its choices: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India's independent foreign policy, rejecting external influence on its decisions. He stressed the importance of embracing Indian heritage and..IndiaTimes - Published |
India, France sign pact for world's largest museum in DelhiIndia and France partnered to transform New Delhi's North and South Blocks into the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum. External affairs minister S Jaishankar highlighted this as a key cultural..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Narasimha Rao started it': EAM Jaishankar says changes in foreign policy should not be seen as political attackExternal affairs minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India's evolving foreign policy, emphasizing it as a necessary adaptation, not a political attack. He cited four key drivers: changes in India's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nehru model of development permeated our politics, bureaucracy': EAM JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar critiqued the 'Nehruvian development model,' asserting its failure and enduring influence despite a national consensus acknowledging its shortcomings. He..IndiaTimes - Published | Forces to go to all patrol points in Depsang: EAM JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed Parliament on various foreign policy matters. He confirmed Indian troops will patrol all historical points in Ladakh, including Depsang, despite..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Have a better deal?': S Jaishankar on buying Russian oil amid Ukraine conflictExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India's purchase of Russian oil, stating it wasn't necessarily cheap and questioning the availability of better deals. He emphasized India's focus on..IndiaTimes - Published | Jaishankar responds to Trump's threat to BRICS nations: 'India has no interest in...'Speaking at the Doha Forum, Jaishankar reflected on the positive relationship India had with the first Trump administrationDNA - Published |
'Needle is moving towards negotiation than continuation of war': Jaishankar on India's role in Russia-Ukraine conflictExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's diplomatic efforts in mediating the Russia-Ukraine conflict and addressing global tensions. He emphasized India's role in voicing concerns of..IndiaTimes - Published | EAM Jaishankar hopes new Trump government will back Quad, credits his earlier administration for its upgradeExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed confidence that the incoming Trump administration will continue to support the Quad, crediting Trump for its resurgence. Jaishankar highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Trump unlikely to reduce Quad support, says Jaishankar, credits his earlier administration for its revivalExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed confidence in continued US support for the Quad under the second Trump administration. He highlighted Trump's role in revitalizing the alliance and its..IndiaTimes - Published | India & China to talk border de-escalation in coming days: EAM JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed Parliament that peace along the border is essential for improved relations with China. He reiterated China's illegal occupation of 38,000 sq km of Aksai..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Our demeanour is causing a serious dilution of the institution': RS Chairman tells opposition membersRajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Wednesday expressed his dismay over the conduct of opposition members as they insisted, despite his ruling, on clarifications over External..DNA - Published | 'Border areas will require further attention’: Jaishankar on India-China agreementExternal affairs minister Jaishankar addressed Parliament on the India-China border situation, outlining steps towards restoring peace. Following the 2020 clashes, disengagement has been achieved, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ladakh disengagement has set stage for ties to improve: JaishankarIndiaTimes - Published | 'India-China ties have seen some improvements': Jaishankar briefs Lok SabhaExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar briefed Lok Sabha, noting India's ties with China have been abnormal since 2020 due to border disturbances. He highlighted recent diplomatic engagements and the..IndiaTimes - Published |
