Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar a warm birthday, saluting his hard work for the nation and his dedication to strengthening India's foreign ties.
Taking to the microblogging site X, PM Modi wrote, "Birthday wishes to EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar Ji. He has diligently served the nation and worked towards strengthening our foreign relations. I pray that he is blessed with a long and healthy life.
Responding to the Prime Minister’s wishes, EAM Jaishankar expressed gratitude and humility in his post, stating, “Thank you, PM Narendra Modi, for your good wishes. It’s a great privilege to be a member of your team.”
EAM Jaishankar has been India’s External Affairs Minister since May 30, 2019, and is a Member of the Rajya Sabha, representing the state of Gujarat.
A distinguished career in diplomacy, he has served as India's Foreign Secretary (2015–2018) and held key ambassadorial positions; notably Ambassador to the United States (2013–2015), China (2009–2013), and the Czech Republic (2000–2004). He has also been India's High Commissioner to Singapore (2007–2009) and undertaken various significant assignments in Moscow, Colombo, Budapest, and Tokyo.
Equally impressive are EAM Jaishankar's academic credentials. He graduated in Political Science from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi. He also pursued an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi.
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2019 for his contributions. A prolific writer, S. Jaishankar has written several books that have been well-received, such as The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World (2020) and Why Bharat Matters (2024). Dr Jaishankar's leadership continues to strengthen the nation's foreign policy initiatives.
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