Dr. Subramanian Jayashankar served as India’s External Affairs Minister in the Modi 3.0 government and is a seasoned diplomat turned politician. He has been a Rajya Sabha member representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Gujarat since then. Dr. Jayashankar served as the 31st Foreign Minister of India (2015-2018) with an illustrious 38 years of diplomatic experience. He has also served as ambassador to leading countries such as the United States (2018). 2013-2015), China (2009-2013) and the Czech Republic (2001-2004). He is widely respected for his role in negotiating the Indo-US nuclear deal. and enhance India’s diplomatic relations across the world.
Early Life and Education
- Born: January 9, 1955, New Delhi, India
- Parents:
- Father: Mr. Krishnaswamy Subramaniam
- Mother: The late Mrs. Sulochana Subramaniam
- Education:
- School: Air Force Academy, New Delhi
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Political Science, St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi
- Postgraduate and Doctorate:
- M.A. in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- M.Phil. and Ph.D.
- Expertise:
- Specialized in nuclear diplomacy.
- Fluent in Russian, Tamil, Japanese, Hindi, and English.
Awards and Achievements
- Padma Shri Award (2019): For his exceptional contributions to diplomacy.
- Published Works:
- The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World
- Why Bharat Matters (2024)
Contact Details (Official Channels)
If you wish to reach out to Dr. S. Jaishankar, here are the official methods:
Office Address:
12, Tughlak Road, New Delhi – 110011
Phone Numbers:
- Office: 21410701 / 21410702
- Fax: 23013254 / 23011463
Email IDs:
Official Website:
Ministry of External Affairs
Social Media:
- Instagram: @drs.jaishankar
- Facebook: Dr. S. Jaishankar
- Twitter: @DrSJaishankar
Important Facts About Dr. Jaishankar
- Second diplomat to serve as Foreign Minister (after Natwar Singh) It played a key role in negotiating the
- Indo-US nuclear deal. He represented India in presenting diplomatic credentials to then US President Barack Obama.
- During his diplomatic career He expanded India’s trade and business ties with countries like Singapore.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question 1: How can I contact Dr. S. Jaishankar?
You can contact him through his official email, telephone number, or verified social media channels.
Question 2: Who is the current Minister of External Affairs of India in 2024?
Dr. S. Jaishankar is the Minister of External Affairs in the Modi 3.0 government.
Question 3: What are Dr. S. Jaishankar’s notable achievements?
Dr. Jaishankar is best known for negotiating the Indo-US nuclear deal, publishing an influential book on global strategy, and receiving the Padma Shri.