New Delhi, When S Jaishankar became India's external affairs minister in May 2019, he was largely considered a political lightweight, despite his undeniable mastery of foreign policy.
During the last five years, he has not only managed to break that perception but has also confidently established himself as someone who has shaped an assertive foreign policy in the face of various geopolitical challenges. .
Jaishankar, 69, whose illustrious diplomatic career spanned four decades, was sworn in as a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Sunday.
If he retains the charge of the Ministry of External Affairs, his immediate focus area will be threefold: challenges arising from China's bullying tactics on the border, safeguarding India's interests in the wake of the ongoing situation in West Asia and the conflict in Ukraine. .
Known for his extraordinary acumen and efficiency, the External Affairs Minister has earned praise from within India, especially the youth, primarily for his decisive articulation of India's foreign policy priorities.Some of his videos of public speeches and interviews have become very popular on various online platforms.
As External Affairs Minister, Jaishankar, an ardent admirer of Modi, displayed his ability to articulate India's position on a range of complex issues on the global stage with confidence.
From blunting Western criticism of New Delhi's purchases of crude oil from Moscow in the wake of the war in Ukraine to formulating a firm policy approach to deal with an aggressive China, Jaishankar has emerged as one of the leading ministers with a record of impressive performance. Emerged in.
He is also credited with bringing foreign policy matters into the domestic spotlight, especially during India's presidency of the G20.
Presently he is a member of Rajya Sabha from Gujarat.Jaishankar joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1977. He served as the Foreign Secretary of India during the first term of the Modi government (2015–18). He was also Ambassador to the United States (2013–15), China (2009–2013), and the Czech Republic (2000–2004).
He was India's High Commissioner to Singapore (2007–2009).
Jaishankar has held embassies in Moscow, Colombo, Budapest and Tokyo, as well as other diplomatic posts in the Ministry of External Affairs and the Presidential Secretariat.After retiring from the post of Foreign Secretary, he was also the President of Global Corporate Affairs at Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.
He is a graduate of St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi and has a Master's degree in Political Science and an M.Phil and PhD in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.
He is a recipient of the Padma Shri award in 2019 and has written the widely acclaimed best-selling book: 'The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World'.
During the last five years, he has not only managed to break that perception but has also confidently established himself as someone who has shaped an assertive foreign policy in the face of various geopolitical challenges. .
Jaishankar, 69, whose illustrious diplomatic career spanned four decades, was sworn in as a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Sunday.
If he retains the charge of the Ministry of External Affairs, his immediate focus area will be threefold: challenges arising from China's bullying tactics on the border, safeguarding India's interests in the wake of the ongoing situation in West Asia and the conflict in Ukraine. .
Known for his extraordinary acumen and efficiency, the External Affairs Minister has earned praise from within India, especially the youth, primarily for his decisive articulation of India's foreign policy priorities.Some of his videos of public speeches and interviews have become very popular on various online platforms.
As External Affairs Minister, Jaishankar, an ardent admirer of Modi, displayed his ability to articulate India's position on a range of complex issues on the global stage with confidence.
From blunting Western criticism of New Delhi's purchases of crude oil from Moscow in the wake of the war in Ukraine to formulating a firm policy approach to deal with an aggressive China, Jaishankar has emerged as one of the leading ministers with a record of impressive performance. Emerged in.
He is also credited with bringing foreign policy matters into the domestic spotlight, especially during India's presidency of the G20.
Presently he is a member of Rajya Sabha from Gujarat.Jaishankar joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1977. He served as the Foreign Secretary of India during the first term of the Modi government (2015–18). He was also Ambassador to the United States (2013–15), China (2009–2013), and the Czech Republic (2000–2004).
He was India's High Commissioner to Singapore (2007–2009).
Jaishankar has held embassies in Moscow, Colombo, Budapest and Tokyo, as well as other diplomatic posts in the Ministry of External Affairs and the Presidential Secretariat.After retiring from the post of Foreign Secretary, he was also the President of Global Corporate Affairs at Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.
He is a graduate of St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi and has a Master's degree in Political Science and an M.Phil and PhD in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.
He is a recipient of the Padma Shri award in 2019 and has written the widely acclaimed best-selling book: 'The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World'.
