Architect of UPA-era Indo-US nuclear deal and former Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar becomes part of Modi 2.0 cabinet
In one of the biggest surprises, news has broken that veteran diplomat S Jaishankar will be part of the Modi cabinet.
In one of the biggest surprises, news has broken that veteran diplomat S Jaishankar will be part of the Modi cabinet.
Subrahanyam Jaishankar, born on January 9, 1955 is an Indian diplomat who served as Foreign Secretary from January 2015 to January 2018.
S Jaishankar joined the IFS in 1977. He served as Indian Ambassador to the US (2014-12015), China (2009-2013) and the Czech Republic. He also played a key role in PM Modi’s first visit to the US in 2014.
He played a prominent role in the Indo-US civilian nuclear agreement. After retiring he joined Tata Sons as President, Global Corporate Affairs. He was conferred the Padma Shri in 2019. It’s believed he will be given a Minister of State position.