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PM Modi greets S Jaishankar on his birthday
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on his birthday and lauded his role in strengthening India's foreign policy.
"Best wishes to Dr. S. Jaishankar Ji on his birthday. He has served the nation as a distinguished diplomat and is now playing a key role in strengthening India's foreign policy and ties with the world," the prime minister said in a post on X.
"Praying for his long and healthy life," Modi further said.
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.
With a distinguished career in diplomacy, he has served as India's Foreign Secretary (2015–2018) and held key ambassadorial positions, including Ambassador to the United States (2013–2015), China (2009–2013), and the Czech Republic (2000–2004). Additionally, he was India's High Commissioner to Singapore (2007–2009) and has undertaken various significant assignments in Moscow, Colombo, Budapest, and Tokyo.
EAM Jaishankar's academic credentials are equally impressive. He graduated from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, and holds a Master's degree in Political Science, along with an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi.
In recognition of his contributions, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award in 2019. A prolific writer, S. Jaishankar has authored acclaimed books, including 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.
