S. Jaishankar is India's current Foreign Minister and the first career diplomat to hold the post. He has served as the Indian Ambassador to the United States, China, and the Czech Republic. He is a highly respected diplomat in India and abroad and is known for his strong diplomatic acumen and strategic vision. Jaishankar was born in 1955 in New Delhi, India. He studied at St. Stephen's College in Delhi and then at Jawaharlal Nehru University where he obtained a Masters Degree in Political Science. He then went on to pursue a Ph.D. in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in the United States.
Jaishankar's diplomatic career began in 1977 when he joined the Indian Foreign Service. Since then he has held a variety of positions in the Indian government, including serving as the Ambassador to the United States from 2014 to 2015. In 2018, he was appointed as the Foreign Secretary of India, making him the first career diplomat to hold that post. Since assuming the role of Foreign Minister in 2019, Jaishankar has been praised for his strategic approach to foreign policy. He has been credited for his role in strengthening India's ties with the United States and other major countries. He has also played a key role in improving India's relations with its neighbors, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Jaishankar also played a crucial role in the resolution of the India-China border dispute in 2020. Under Jaishankar's leadership, India has taken steps to increase its presence in international fora such as the United Nations, G20, ASEAN, and the European Union. He has been a strong proponent of free trade and has sought to improve India's relations with the major powers in the world.
S. Jaishankar is widely seen as an effective and competent Foreign Minister, who has been successful in improving India's relations with the major powers in the world and its neighbors. He has been praised for his strategic approach to foreign policy and his willingness to take bold steps to strengthen India's ties with the world.